Heavy Vehicle Forum

Chain of Responsibility Laws I Enforcement, Compliance and Consequences

Health Factors I NHVR Map Network I New Technology Trials

Enforcement - NHVR and VicPOL

Infrastructure - Transport NSW Roads and Worksafe Victoria

Industry - Frenesl Demonstration and Load Restraint Demonstration

Last year's forum saw over 80 industry members come together. This year we have expanded on what you told us were the most important legislation and road safety topics and added industry led presentations from local transport businesses just like you!

BIOS

Graeme Adair - Worksafe Victoria (photo below)

The topic is - Fatality Prevention in Heavy Vehicle Transport

• I am the WorkSafe Victoria Mildura Region Group Leader
• I have been a WorkSafe Victoria Inspector for over 9 years
• Transport industry background with experience in Driver Management, Logistics, Driving & Loading / Unloading a large variety of freight
• VicRoads accredited heavy vehicle licence tester
• High Risk Work licence assessor – Forklift

Dr Geoff Mitchell - National Heavy Vehicle Regulator

Dr Geoff Mitchell is currently the Director of Digital Enablement at the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator where he leads the applications development teams for the NHVR portal and spatial solutions and roadside compliance solutions. Geoff has over 40 years’ experience as an IT professional in government agencies, private sector organisations and Higher Education institutions. Geoff has more than 20 years’ leadership experience in all areas of Information Technology, with most of his recent experience involving driving digital transformation activities with a strong focus on customer experience and workplace productivity. Prior to the NHVR, he was the Digital Strategy, Innovation and Architecture Manager at the Brisbane City Council and prior to that he was the Digital and the Emerging Technology Manager at Virgin Australia.

Joshua Taylor Joshua Taylor, Audiologist- Country Hearing Care

Born and raised in rural Victoria, Josh completed his Masters in Audiology in 2022.

Josh has worked with Country Hearing Care since January 2023 and is an integral part of the Audiology team.

Josh enjoys improving the lives of his clients with expert hearing health advice and loves the technical and problem-solving side of Audiology.

In his spare time, you’ll find Josh playing local football and training for the running and swimming events he registers for!