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The Heavy Vehicle National Law Amendment Act 2025 (Qld) and Heavy Vehicle National Amendment Regulations 2025 were passed 18 Nov 2025; commencement expected mid-2026 with significant structural changes.
The Heavy Vehicle National Law Amendment Bill 2025 and Heavy Vehicle National Amendment Regulations 2025 were passed by Queensland Parliament on 18 November 2025 without amendment, following the NTC's 2019 HVNL review. Key changes include: (1) transfer of codes of practice responsibility to NHVR; (2) simplified accreditation framework; (3) strengthened audit powers; (4) expanded 'unfit to drive' obligations; (5) updated fatigue management instruments.
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- The Heavy Vehicle National Law Amendment Act 2025 (Qld) and Heavy Vehicle National Amendment Regulations 2025 were passed 18 Nov 2025; commencement expected mid-2026 with significant structural changes.
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- nhvr.gov.au
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Frequently asked questions
Which WHS law does this come from?
HVNL 2025 Amendment Package — Reform Implementation is a WHS requirement set out in Heavy Vehicle National Law (FEDERAL). The relevant provision is Heavy Vehicle National Law > 2025 Amendments.
What does this WHS obligation require?
HVNL 2025 Amendment Package — Reform Implementation is a WHS obligation under Heavy Vehicle National Law (FEDERAL). In short, The Heavy Vehicle National Law Amendment Act 2025 (Qld) and Heavy Vehicle National Amendment Regulations 2025 were passed 18 Nov 2025; commencement expected mid-2026 with significant structural changes.
What changed recently?
HVNL 2025 Amendment Package — Reform Implementation was last updated on 3 September 2026.
