Phase Two reforms to Heavy Vehicle National Law

In brief - HVNL amendments include broadening of due diligence obligations on executive officers

In February 2018, the Heavy Vehicle National Law and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2018 (Bill) was introduced into the Queensland Parliament by the Minister for Transport and Main Roads. The Bill is part of the three-phased approach to reforms surrounding the concept of "chain of responsibility" for drivers and off-road parties in the transport and logistics industry. The amendments will likely impact other states that adopt or duplicate the heavy vehicle national law.

This update provides:

• a refresher of the obligations on parties, and executives, in the transport and logistics chain of responsibility (CoR); and