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Source: Victorian Transport Association
The VTA invites you to attend their upcoming Safety Management System (SMS) in Transport Workshop, designed to help operators prepare for significant regulatory changes coming into effect under the updated Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) in 2026.
Facilitated by Supply Chain Compliance, this session provides practical, actionable guidance on building and implementing an effective SMS tailored to heavy vehicle operations.
Why this campaign is important
Upcoming HVNL reforms commencing mid 2026 will introduce the most significant shift in safety and compliance obligations in more than a decade. The changes will mandate Safety Management Systems (SMS) across the supply chain, moving the industry from reactive compliance to proactive risk management.
The reforms also embed SMS requirements into accreditation frameworks, meaning operators will no longer be able to rely solely on documentation or minimal compliance to gain or maintain accreditation.
While the National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme (NHVAS) will transition into a new two-tier framework, the direction is clear: No SMS = No accreditation pathway.
Operators must be able to demonstrate an active, functional, risk-based safety system to participate in any future accreditation model. The workshop will help you understand what these changes mean in practice — and how to prepare now to ensure your business remains compliant, competitive and accreditation ready.
When
- Date: Wednesday, 25 February 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM (includes morning tea)
- Location: VTA Headquarters
Workshop topics
- Introduction to HVNL and it's role in safety compliance
- What an SMS is and why it matters for safety and efficiency
- Key SMS components: policy, risk management, roles, training, monitoring
- Risk management principles and the proposed HVNL standards
- Practical tools, templates and implementation guidance to simplify compliance
Register now
More information
If you have any questions
Please contact the VTA on (03) 9646 8590 or Serah Corazza at training@vta.com.au.
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