In May 2024, the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard Act 2024 (NVES Act) received Royal Assent after the passage of legislation in the Australian Parliament. The NVES Act will commence on 1 January 2025.
As part of implementing the Standard, a number of legislative instruments are required, including the establishment of exemptions under the NVES Act.
Why we want your input
In designing the best possible Standard for Australia, it has been important to provide the Australian community and industry with opportunity to help shape this landmark reform. We are seeking your input on the proposed exemption determination under the NVES Act.How you can voice your opinion
You can have your say by submitting a written response via our consultation portal. Please click the ‘Have your say’ button below to begin.What will be the outcome of this consultation?
Your input will help inform the design of an exemption determination to be made under the NVES Act.The Issue
Legislation for the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (the Standard) passed Parliament in May 2024, and the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard Act 2024 (NVES Act) became law.
The department is now preparing for the commencement of the NVES Act on 1 January 2025, and is focusing on implementation matters, including a number of legislative determinations. To assist with this work the Hon Catherine King MP has approved the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard Exemption Principles to guide the department's consideration of any exemptions made under the NVES Act.
Proposed Determination
With these principles in mind the department has designed the Proposed New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (Exempt Vehicles) Determination 2024 to address certain types of vehicles that cannot practically comply with the Standard. The proposed draft exemption determination would exempt vehicles that do not have an Australian light vehicle CO2 test under Australian Design Rule (ADR) 81/02.
The New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (Exempt Vehicles) Determination 2024 draft is now open for consultation. As a part of this process, the department hosted an industry webinar on 9 September 2024 to discuss the proposed determination and answer questions. A copy of the department’s presentation slides is available. Feedback provided during consultation will help inform the development of the legislative determination.
Publication of submissions
As part of our consultation process, individuals and organisations who lodge a submission are asked to nominate whether they would like their submission to be published by the department, or if they would like to keep their submission private. Where a submission does not indicate a privacy preference, the highest privacy setting will automatically be applied to protect the privacy of the individual. Because of these privacy settings and individual preferences, not all submissions received may be published.
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09 Aug 2024 15:00 AEST
08 Oct 2024 23:59 AEDT
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We invite you to tell us your views on this topic.
Please include:
- contact name
- organisation name, if applicable
- contact details, including telephone number, postal and email addresses
- confirmation whether or not your submission can be made public—published—or kept confidential.
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If your submission is confidential, please ensure each page of the submission is marked as confidential.
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This consultation is closed.
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New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (Exempt Vehicles) Determination 2024
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Your submission will inform the design of an exemptions instrument to be established under the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard Act 2024.
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