The Federal election was called on 28 March 2025. As this website is hosted by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts, the site will only be updated with material in line with the Caretaker Conventions. Please note that the content of this site relates to the Australian Government’s existing policy.

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Publications

Recalls policy: Road vehicles and approved road vehicle components

The road vehicles and approved vehicle components recall policy has been developed to assist suppliers in planning for, and conducting a voluntary recall in accordance with Commonwealth law.

Inspection, monitoring and investigation

This guidance document provides general information on how the department may exercise powers and functions to inspect, monitor compliance with, and investigate potential breaches of the Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018 (RVSA) and related legislation.

RVSA compliance and enforcement approach and model

The Vehicle Safety Operations Compliance Model represents the department's approach to ensuring compliance with the Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018 (RVSA), the Road Vehicle Standards Rules 2019 (the Rules) and Australian Design Rules (ADRs) for road vehicles.

RVSA compliance approach and model

The Vehicle Safety Operations Compliance Model represents the department’s approach to ensuring compliance with the Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018 (RVSA), the Road Vehicle Standards Rules 2019 (the Rules) and Australian Design Rules (ADRs) for road vehicles.

Updated Vehicle Examination Fees for the Indian Ocean Territories

From 1 July 2023, a new schedule of vehicle examination fees will be introduced for Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands—known collectively as the Indian Ocean Territories (IOT).

Expression of Interest in Supplying Equipment for the On Farm Connectivity Program - Frequently Asked Questions

Australian Rail Track Corporation Limited—Statement of Expectations—2025

This Statement of Expectations is issued by the Shareholder Ministers and guides the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) to ensure its strategic direction aligns with the Government's objectives. It replaces previous Statement of Expectations issued to ARTC in 2023.

2023/7—Road Ready Course and Practical Driving Tests

Don’t pry when you fly: Privacy considerations for drone use

Statement on the 13 June 2023—Meeting of the Heavy Vehicle National Law Reform Implementation Steering Committee