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Guide to applying for a Model Report approval

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This guide explains the important role Model Reports have as a key tool to support the entry of road vehicles on the Register of Approved Vehicles (RAV) via the vehicle type approval and concessional RAV entry approval pathways.

It includes information on how to apply, eligibility criteria, assessment process and time frame for deciding an application.

This guide also explains the three main sections a Model Report must contain:

  • Vehicle scope
  • Work instructions, and
  • Verification checklists.

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