Scott Buchholz (Wright, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Without trucks, our great nation comes to a screeching halt. Truck Week 2026 is a national celebration of Australia's heavy vehicle industry. Truck Week is a national initiative that showcases the professionalism, contributions and everyday excellence of the Australian heavy vehicle industry. It returns this year with a truly national focus, bringing together businesses, drivers, workshops, manufacturers, suppliers, communities and schools. A particular highlight is the continued support and leadership of the industry through events like the HVIA TruckShowX, delivered by Todd Hacking and his team at Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia. TruckShowX will be held on 18 and 19 May at Rydges in the Hunter Valley. It's events like this that showcase the very best of the sector—innovations, engineering excellence, safety advancements and the strength of collaboration across the industry. From as far as Western Australia to the eastern seaboard, from Tassie to the Northern Territory, Truck Week is everywhere.

At the heart of it, Truck Week is about recognising the people and the innovations that keep Australia moving every single day. Across one week, this week, workplaces and communities are coming together to host local events that highlight three key themes: first, people—the teams who build, drive, repair and manage our national truck fleet; second, road safety—the commitment to safer roads, safer workplaces and shared responsibility across the entire industry; and, third, innovation—the technology, ideas and solutions shaping the future of the heavy transport industry.

It's fantastic to see more than 80 events already confirmed for Truck Week across the country. That level of participation is a strong signal of just how engaged and proud the heavy vehicle industry is, from drivers and workshops through to manufacturers, suppliers and the broader community. It shows it's not just a campaign but a genuine national movement and moment to recognise an industry that plays a vital role in keeping Australia moving every single day.

Mr Speaker, you will remember that this morning you joined me over on the Senate, where we met Kenny. Kenny is not a person. Kenny is a Kenworth T410 truck, and it was here to promote Truck Week 2026 from one of their sponsors, the Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds. From the outset, I acknowledge the great work that Naomi and Ben and all the team at Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds do every day to support the health of employees in the transport and logistics sector. They work to bring programs to life to make sure that the resources of Healthy Heads are accessible to organisations right around the country.

Looking ahead, Truck Week also provides a timely lead into National Road Safety Week next week. As we celebrate the people and the technology behind our heavy vehicle industry, it's also an opportunity to reflect on the shared responsibilities we have to all other road users on the road. Truck Week highlights pride and progress in the industry, and National Road Safety Week reminds us all of the importance of vigilance, care and safety for every road user. Together they tell a connected story of an industry that's not only essential to the Australian economy but deeply committed to safety and the community that it serves. Stay safe on the roads and make sure you keep on trucking.