The NHVR has released details of its re-appointed board members while announcing a new member will join the regulator’s board
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is welcoming a new board member while announcing the re-appointment of various other members.
Patrick Conlon has been appointed to the NHVR board, bringing vast transport and infrastructure experience that will support the regulator’s critical work in ensuring a safe, efficient and productive heavy vehicle industry.
Deputy Chairperson Julie Russell and fellow board member Catherine Scott have been re-appointed for a second term.
The NHVR is governed by a skills-based board, which plays a key role under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) to ensure the NHVR functions in an effective and efficient way and is accountable to responsible ministers.
Responsible ministers from Queensland, the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, and the federal government have voting authority at the Infrastructure and Transport Minister’s Meeting to make board member recommendations.
Ministers have unanimously agreed on Conlon’s appointment, which fills the vacant position created after the resignation of Ken Lay in June.
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Under the HVNL, the Queensland Minister (as host jurisdiction) is responsible for appointing NHVR Board members upon the unanimous recommendation of responsible ministers, including appointment of the chairperson and deputy chairperson.
A staggered approach to board appointments began in October 2018 to ensure continuity of knowledge and a smooth transition for new membership.
Duncan Gay will continue on as NHVR Board Chairperson until October 2024, as will board member Robin Stewart-Crompton.
Board members are appointed for a period of three years.
“Conlon has a distinguished career in the SA government, holding a number of ministerial portfolios, including transport and infrastructure,” federal transport minister Catherine King says.
“During his 10 years as transport minister he was a strong advocate for national consistency in heavy vehicle regulation and worked together with then Federal Transport Minister Anthony Albanese to advance that agenda.
“Conlon also has extensive experience in board advisory roles and has recently provided strategic advice to a range of clients in the transport, energy, infrastructure and property industries.”