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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Model Report template for specialist and enthusiast vehicles

This template sets out a simple format for Model Reports and the minimum content you are expected to include. It may assist you when developing your Model Report.

How to report a vehicle safety or non-compliance issue online without a ROVER account

A vehicle safety or non-compliance report notifies the department of potential vehicle safety issues or alleged non-compliance with the Road Vehicle Standards (RVS) legislation.

ROVER guide: How to report a safety or non-compliance issue for a road vehicle component

This guide explains how to complete and submit a vehicle safety or non-compliance report of a potential safety issue or alleged non-compliance with the Road Vehicle Standards legislation for a road vehicle component.

ROVER guide: How to report a safety or non-compliance issue for a road vehicle

This guide explains how to complete and submit a vehicle safety or non-compliance report of a potential safety issue or alleged non-compliance with the Road Vehicle Standards legislation for a road vehicle.

ROVER guide: How to report a safety or non-compliance issue not involving people, a road vehicle or a road vehicle component

This guide explains how to complete and submit a vehicle safety or non-compliance report of a potential safety issue or alleged non-compliance with the Road Vehicle Standards legislation not involving people, a road vehicle or a road vehicle component.

ROVER guide: How to report companies or people for a vehicle safety or non-compliance issue

This guide explains how to complete and submit a vehicle safety or non-compliance report of a potential safety issue or alleged non-compliance with the Road Vehicle Standards legislation involving companies or people.

Road Vehicle Standards—RVS legislation application decision-making timeframes

This document lists the legislated decision-making timeframes for all Road Vehicle Standards legislation application types.

Response to ACIL Allen report

Evaluation of the Regional and Small Publishers Jobs and Innovation Package and the Public Interest News Gathering program.