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A new Heavy Vehicle Accreditation scheme commenced 1 August 2026, replacing the prior BFM, AFM, and WAHVA schemes under the 2025 Amendment Package. Operators must assess their accreditation status under the new framework.
From 1 August 2026 a new Heavy Vehicle Accreditation scheme is in force under the HVNL 2025 amendments. This replaces the previous Basic Fatigue Management (BFM), Advanced Fatigue Management (AFM), and WAHVA accreditation schemes. The NHVR now holds authority to issue and maintain codes of practice underpinning accreditation (previously a Ministerial function). Transitional provisions (ss.761–762 of the Amendment Act) govern existing accreditation holders.
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- A new Heavy Vehicle Accreditation scheme commenced 1 August 2026, replacing the prior BFM, AFM, and WAHVA schemes under the 2025 Amendment Package. Operators must assess their accreditation status under the new framework.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Schemes is a WHS requirement set out in Heavy Vehicle National Law (FEDERAL). The relevant provision is Heavy Vehicle National Law > Part 8 — Accreditation § Part 8 HVNL.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Schemes is a WHS obligation under Heavy Vehicle National Law (FEDERAL). In short, A new Heavy Vehicle Accreditation scheme commenced 1 August 2026, replacing the prior BFM, AFM, and WAHVA schemes under the 2025 Amendment Package. Operators must assess their accreditation status under the new framework.
What changed recently?
The most recent change to the law behind Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Schemes is dated 1 August 2026.