The obligation
The 2025 Amendment Act empowers the NHVR (not Ministers) to issue, amend, and revoke codes of practice guiding compliance with HVNL duties, subject to consultation requirements.
Under the 2025 Amendment Package, authority to create and maintain codes of practice is shifted from Ministers to the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator. The NHVR must follow a prescribed consultation process before issuing or revoking a code. Codes of practice provide practical guidance on how CoR parties can meet their safety duties. Non-compliance with a code may be used as evidence in enforcement proceedings.
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- What
- The 2025 Amendment Act empowers the NHVR (not Ministers) to issue, amend, and revoke codes of practice guiding compliance with HVNL duties, subject to consultation requirements.
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Frequently asked questions
Which WHS law does this come from?
NHVR Power to Issue Codes of Practice is a WHS requirement set out in Heavy Vehicle National Law (FEDERAL). The relevant provision is Heavy Vehicle National Law > 2025 Amendments > Codes of Practice.
What does this WHS obligation require?
NHVR Power to Issue Codes of Practice is a WHS obligation under Heavy Vehicle National Law (FEDERAL). In short, The 2025 Amendment Act empowers the NHVR (not Ministers) to issue, amend, and revoke codes of practice guiding compliance with HVNL duties, subject to consultation requirements.
What changed recently?
NHVR Power to Issue Codes of Practice was last updated on 26 August 2026.
