2021 Australasian Fleet Conference & Exhibition

Speaker: Steve Nuttall (ACA Research)When it comes to thinking about what the fleet of the future will look like it’s all about considering the 3 key “S” words – is it Safe, is it Simple and is it Smart?In this engaging presentation Dr Steve Nuttall will outline the technologies, skills and capabilities that are shaping the future of the fleet industry as well as the experiences that fleet customers will ultimately expect from their service providers.

Facilitated by Jon Faine, former radio presenter who hosted the morning program on ABC Radio Melbourne.Panellists:Behyad Jafari, CEO, Electric Vehicle Council Scott Nargar, Senior Manager of Future Mobility & Government Relations, Hyundai Motor Company AustraliaDan Hilson Founder and CEO, EvenergiModelling produced by climate scientist Bill Hare for the Australian Conservation Foundation shows emissions from transport are climbing fast and are projected to be 82% higher in 2030 than they were in 1990.Despite this, the Government had not made a decision on “how or when” standards to cut carbon pollution from vehicles might be implemented. We cannot turn a blind eye to the fact that transport accounts for 18% of Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions, making it thesecond largest source.Whilst there is a lack of clear direction by the federal government, industry and state governments are getting on with the heavy lifting. This session will review Government’s policy decisions on vehicle emissions and focus on the positive actions of industry and various state governments.

Speaker: Carla Hoorweg, CEO, ANCAP SAFETYJanuary 2020 marked the start of a new decade and a change in ANCAP criteria for vehicle brands to achieve the highly coveted five-star ANCAP safety rating.The changes introduce tougher requirements for occupant and vulnerable road user protection as well as a vehicle’s ability to avoid a crash.During this session you’ll hear why ANCAP criteria has again been broadened, and the new safety features entering the market through ANCAP’s encouragement – features such as driver monitoring, rescue cards, centre airbags and reverse AEB.Remember, your vehicle purchasing and use decisions impact the safety of your employees in their mobile workplace as well as the future owners of those vehicles when passed on at end of your ownership.

Speaker: John Barlow, Senior Manager – Integrated Fleet Services, NSW Department of Planning, Industry and EnvironmentFor mobile workforces like the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, travel in remote locations across the state is part and parcel of the job. But with workers in isolated areas, this can pose a serious threat to driver safety. Find out how John Barlow, Senior Manager – Integrated Fleet Services at the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, and former Fleet Manager of the Year 2018/19 winner, tackled this challenge and more with technology and education to improve fleet safety, vehicle utilisation and efficiency. As the first NSW government department to integrate telematics into its vehicles, it turned its attention to smart data analytics to ensure driver safety and reduce insurance costs. Join us for this session and audience Q&A to discover the impact of fleet management technology on the department, and how John and his team successfully managed the change management process to reap significant health, safety and financial benefits.

Speaker: Chris Dhu, Head of Fleet – Essential EnergyEssential Energy’s approach (and journey) of the application of Asset Management (AM) principles and practices to its Mobile Asset (fleet) portfolio.The why, what and how approach seems to generate lots of discussion and allows us to demonstrate how tactical improvements (i.e. digital prestart and defect reporting tool, design and engineering processes) fit into the strategic thinking towards the combined management of cost, risk and performance outcomes.During this session you’ll hear Essential Energies journey so you can assess what strategies and actions might be transferable to your organisation..