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[dt_gap height=”10″ /] The Road Vehicle Standards Legislation Amendment Bill 2019 was passed today and gives the Govt. a new flexible deadline to implement the vehicle import regulation changes of up to 1 July 2021 (rather than 10 December 2019 as originally legislated). [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Behind the scenes the Govt. is indicating to industry […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] OK, the date is set. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] The Road Vehicle Standards Bill 2018 received Royal Assent on 10 Dec 2018. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] There is now a 12 month transition period to allow businesses to adjust and new management structures to be put in place. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] This Bill forms […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] The new vehicle import regulations we have all been waiting for were finally passed by the Aust. Govt. yesterday… after 5 long years. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] At last, Australian consumers will have a greater choice of vehicles at lower prices including low emissions options [dt_gap height=”10″ /] What happens next ? [dt_gap […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] Only 23 submissions were made to the Committee reviewing the draft legislation for vehicle import regulation changes; 20 from affected businesses and industry bodies including 1 submission from the Govt. itself. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Leaving just 3 submissions from individuals. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] With this level of apathy from Aust consumers it’s […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] Import Regulation Changes will be delayed at least a further 6 months to around mid-2019 according to today’s Media Release from Minister Paul Fletcher: [dt_gap height=”5″ /] Stakeholder consultation period ending 28 Feb 2018 New legislation then to be passed through both houses of Parliament Reforms to commence 12 months AFTER the […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] According to today’s Media Release from Minister Paul Fletcher, the 2019 Import Regulation Changes WILL NOT allow the parallel import of new cars. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] The Media Release cites “cost and complexity” outweighing “minimal consumer benefit” for this complete backflip on what was proudly announced by the Minister only 18 months ago (and […]
