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Road Transport (Heavy Vehicles Registration Charges) Amendment Act 2000 No 68
Repealed version for 24 July 2000 to 28 November 2002 (accessed 25 May 2013 at 09:41).
3 Amendment of Road
Transport (Heavy Vehicles Registration Charges) Act 1995 No
4 Amendment of Road Transport
(Heavy Vehicles Registration Charges) Regulation
Schedule 1 Amendment of Road Transport (Heavy Vehicles Registration Charges)
Act 1995 No 72
Schedule 2 Amendment of Road
Transport (Heavy Vehicles Registration Charges) Regulation
An Act to amend the Road
Transport (Heavy Vehicles Registration Charges) Act 1995 and
the Road Transport (Heavy Vehicles Registration
Charges) Regulation 1996 to make further provision with
respect to the charges under that Act and to provide for the indexation of
those charges; and for other purposes.1 Name of ActThis Act is the Road Transport
(Heavy Vehicles Registration Charges) Amendment Act
2000.2 CommencementThis Act commences or is taken to have commenced on 1 July
2000.3 Amendment of Road
72The Road Transport (Heavy
Vehicles Registration Charges) Act 1995 is amended as set out
in Schedule 1.4 Amendment of Road Transport
1996The Road Transport (Heavy Vehicles
Registration Charges) Regulation 1996 is amended as set out in
Schedule 2.Schedule 1 Amendment of Road Transport (Heavy Vehicles Registration Charges)
Act 1995 No 72(Section 3)[1] Section 7 Registration chargesOmit section 7 (1). Insert instead: (1) The annual registration charges for a vehicle, or a combination of
vehicles, of a kind mentioned in Part 2 of Schedule 1 are:(a) if the registration or renewal of registration is granted during
the financial year commencing on 1 July 2000—as set out in that Part,
(b) if the registration or renewal of registration is granted during
any financial year (an indexation year) after the one
commencing on 1 July 2000—as determined in accordance with section
[2] Sections 8 and 9Omit the sections. Insert instead: 8 Permit chargesThe charges for the grant of a heavy vehicle permit are:(a) if the permit is granted during the financial year commencing 1
July 2000—as set out in Part 3 of Schedule 1, or
(b) if the permit is granted during any financial year (an
indexation year) after the one commencing on 1 July
2000—as determined in accordance with section
9 Indexation of charges(1) For each indexation year:(a) the charges for the grant of registrations or renewals of
registration during the year of vehicles of a kind mentioned in Part 2 of
Schedule 1, and
(b) the charges for the grant of permits during the year in
circumstances set out in Part 3 of Schedule 1,
are to be determined as if the monetary amounts set out in Parts 2 and 3
of Schedule 1 were replaced with the amounts (the indexed
amounts) calculated for that indexation year as provided by this
section.(2) The indexed amounts for a financial year are to be calculated in
accordance with the following formula:where:previous year’s indexed amounts means the
indexed amounts calculated as provided by this section for the financial year
before the indexation year. The indexed amounts for the financial year
commencing on 1 July 2000 are the amounts set out in Parts 2 and 3 of Schedule
1.indexation factor means:(a) the fraction calculated by dividing the sum of the index numbers
for the quarters in the year ending on 30 September before the indexation year
by the sum of the index numbers for the quarters in the year ending on the
previous 30 September, unless a smaller fraction applies under paragraph (b),
(b) such smaller fraction as the Minister may declare by order
published in the Gazette to be the indexation factor for the indexation year
Example. For registrations during the financial year commencing on 1 July
2000, the charge under Part 2 of Schedule 1 for a vehicle that is a load
carrying trailer is:If the load carrying trailer has 2 axles, the charge for
registrations during the financial year commencing 1 July 2000 is
$600.For the financial year commencing on 1 July 2001, the charge for a
vehicle of that kind is to be determined as if the amount of $300 in Part 2 of
Schedule 1 were adjusted by multiplying it by the indexation factor for the
2001 financial year. Assume the indexation factor is 1.103:, which
is rounded up to $331 (see subsection (5)).The charge for the vehicle is .(3) Despite subsection (2), the indexation factor under that
subsection for an indexation year is 1 if:(a) the indexation factor calculated in accordance with subsection (2)
would otherwise be less than 1, or
(b) the Australian Transport Council does not (by resolution carried
in accordance with the Heavy Vehicles Agreement before the start of the
indexation year) consent to the charges being indexed for the indexation year
(4) The indexation factor is calculated to 3 decimal places (rounding
up if the fourth decimal place is 5 or more).Example. If the factor is 1.102793, it is to be rounded up to
1.103.(5) If an indexed amount calculated under subsection (2) in respect of
an amount in Part 2 of Schedule 1 is not a whole number of dollars, the charge
is rounded to the nearest whole number of dollars (rounding an amount ending
in 50 cents upwards). The indexed amount calculated under subsection (2) in
respect of the amount in Part 3 of Schedule 1 is to be calculated to 4 decimal
places (rounding up if the fifth decimal place is 5 or more).Example. If an indexed amount calculated under subsection (2) for the
purposes of Part 2 of Schedule 1 is $873.828, it is rounded up to
$874.If the indexed amount calculated under subsection (2) for the
purposes of Part 3 of Schedule 1 is 4.13247 cents, it is rounded up to 4.1325
cents.(6) The index number for a quarter is the All Groups Consumer Price
Index number (being the weighted average of the 8 capital cities) first
published by the Australian Statistician for the
quarter.(7) If the Australian Statistician changes the reference base for an
index number, index numbers used for the purposes of this section after the
change are to be those published in terms of the new base or converted to be
in terms of the new base.(8) In this section:Australian Transport Council has the same
meaning as in the National Road Transport
Commission Act 1991 of the Commonwealth.Heavy Vehicles Agreement has the same meaning
as in the National Road Transport Commission Act
1991 of the Commonwealth.[3] Schedule 1 ChargesOmit the following definitions from clause 1 of Schedule 1: axleaxle groupbus (type 2)dog trailerdollylong combination prime mover (type
1)long combination prime mover (type
2)medium combination truckpig trailerpole type trailersemi trailershort combination truckspecial purpose vehiclespecial purpose vehicle (type 1)special purpose vehicle (type
2)Insert instead in alphabetical order: axle means one or more shafts positioned in a
line across a vehicle, on which one or more wheels intended to support the
vehicle turn.axle group means a single axle group, tandem
axle group, twinsteer axle group, tri-axle group or quad-axle
group.bus (type 2) means:(a) a rigid bus that has 2 axles and an MRC exceeding 12 tonnes,
(b) a rigid bus that has 3 axles or 4
converter dolly means a trailer, with one axle
group or single axle and a fifth wheel coupling, designed to convert a semi
trailer into a dog trailer.dog trailer means a trailer (including a
trailer consisting of a semi trailer and converter dolly) with:(a) one axle group or single axle at the front that is steered by
drawbar means a part of a trailer (other than a
semi trailer) that connects the trailer body to a coupling for towing
purposes.driver means the person driving or in control
of a motor vehicle.fifth wheel coupling means a device, other than
the upper rotating element and the kingpin (which are parts of a semi
trailer), used with a prime mover, semi trailer or a converter dolly to permit
quick coupling and uncoupling and to provide for articulation.load carrying trailer means a trailer that is
carrying a load or that is built to carry a load.long combination prime mover means a prime
mover nominated to haul 2 or more trailers, but does not include a medium
combination prime mover.low loader means a gooseneck semi trailer with
a loading deck no more than 1 metre above the ground.low loader dolly means a mass-distributing
device that:(a) is usually coupled between a prime mover and low loader,
(c) does not directly carry any load on itself,
(d) is equipped with one or more axles, a kingpin and a fifth wheel
medium combination truck means a truck, other
than a short combination truck, nominated to haul one trailer.pig trailer means a trailer with one axle group
or single axle near the middle of its load-carrying surface, and connected to
the towing vehicle by a drawbar.pole type trailer means a trailer that:(a) is attached to a towing vehicle by means of a pole or an
(b) is of a kind ordinarily used for transporting loads, such as logs,
pipes, structural members or other long objects, that are generally capable of
quad-axle group means a group of 4 axles, in
which the horizontal distance between the centre-lines of the outermost axles
is more than 3.2 metres but not more than 4.9 metres.semi trailer means a trailer (including a pole
type trailer) that has:(a) one axle group or single axle towards the rear,
(b) a means of attachment to a prime mover that results in some of the
load being imposed on the prime mover.
short combination truck means a truck nominated
to haul one trailer where, according to the nomination:(a) the combination has 6 axles or fewer, and
(b) the maximum total mass that is legally allowable for the
combination is 42.5 tonnes or less.
single axle means an axle not forming part of
an axle group.single axle group means a group of 2 or more
axles, in which the horizontal distance between the centre-lines of the
outermost axles is less than 1 metre.special purpose vehicle means:(a) a vehicle (other than one that the regulations declare not to be a
special purpose vehicle for the purposes of this definition) where the primary
purpose for which it was built, or permanently modified, was not the carriage
of goods or passengers, or
(b) a vehicle declared by the regulations to be a special purpose
vehicle for the purposes of this definition.
Note. Clause 7 of this Schedule contains an interpretation provision
affecting this definition.special purpose vehicle (type o) means a
special purpose vehicle (other than a special purpose vehicle (type
p)):(a) built, or permanently modified, primarily for use on roads,
(b) that has at least one axle or axle group loaded in excess of the
mass limits specified in the regulations for the purposes of this
Note. Some possible examples of this kind of vehicle are mobile cranes,
fire engines, truck-mounted concrete pumps and boring plants. These may also
fall within the definition of special purpose vehicle (type
t) if they have no axle or axle group loaded in excess of the mass
limits specified in the regulations for the purposes of that
definition.special purpose vehicle (type p) means a
special purpose vehicle built, or permanently modified, primarily for:(a) off-road use, or
(b) use on a road related area, or
(c) use on an area of road that is under construction or
Note. Some examples of this kind of vehicle are agricultural tractors,
self-propelled agricultural harvesters, bulldozers, backhoes, graders and
front-end loaders.special purpose vehicle (type t) means a
(b) that has no axle or axle group loaded in excess of the mass limits
specified in the regulations for the purposes of this
o) if they have at least one axle or axle group loaded in excess of
the mass limits specified in the regulations for the purposes of that
definition.tandem axle group means a group of at least 2
outermost axles is at least 1 metre but not more than 2 metres.tri-axle group means a group of at least 3
outermost axles is more than 2 metres, but not more than 3.2
metres.twinsteer axle group means a group of 2
axles:(a) with single tyres, and
(d) the horizontal distance between the centre-lines of which is at
least 1 metre, but not more than 2 metres.
[4] Schedule 1, clause 2Insert “(other than the definitions of single axle group, tandem axle group, twinsteer axle group,
tri-axle group and
group)” after “For the purposes of this
Schedule”.[5] Schedule 1, clause 3Omit the clause. Insert instead: 3 For the purposes of determining the number of trailers that a
prime mover or truck may tow:(a) a converter dolly and a semi trailer when used together are to be
regarded as one trailer, and
(b) a low loader dolly and a low loader when used together are to be
regarded as one trailer.
[6] Schedule 1, clause 7Insert after clause 6: 7 In paragraph (a) of the definition of special purpose
vehicle:goods does not include fuel, water, lubricants,
tools and any other equipment or accessories necessary for the normal
operation of the vehicle.passengers does not include the driver, a
trainee driver or any person necessary for the normal operation of the
vehicle.[7] Schedule 1, Part 2Omit the Part. Insert instead: Part 2 Annual registration charges1 Load carrying vehicles
Vehicle Type2-axle3-axle4-axle5-axleTruck (type 1)$300$600$900$900Truck (type 2)$500$800$2,000$2,000Short combination truck$550$2,000$2,000$2,000Medium combination truck$3,800$3,800$4,100$4,100Long combination truck$5,250$5,250$5,250$5,250Short combination prime mover$1,300$3,400$4,400$4,400Medium combination prime mover$4,000$5,000$5,500$5,500Long combination prime mover$5,000$5,000$5,500$5,5002 Load carrying trailer, converter dolly and low loader
dollyThe amount of the charge applicable to a load carrying trailer, a
converter dolly or a low loader dolly is calculated using the formula:3 Buses
ItemBus Type2-axle3-axle4-axle1Bus (type 1)$300Not applicableNot applicable2Bus (type 2)$500$1,250$1,2503Articulated busNot applicable$500$5004 Special purpose vehicles
ItemSpecial purpose vehicle typeCharge1Special purpose vehicle (type p)No charge2Special purpose vehicle (type t)$2003Special purpose vehicle (type o)The amount calculated using the formula:5 Vehicles in 2 or more categoriesIf a vehicle falls within 2 or more categories specified in this
Part, the charge for the vehicle is the higher or highest of the charges that
could apply to the vehicle.[8] Schedule 1, Part 3, headingOmit the heading. Insert instead:Part 3 Charges for the grant of certain
permits[9] Schedule 2, Part 4Insert at the end of Schedule 2: Part 4 Provisions consequent on enactment of Road Transport (Heavy Vehicles Registration Charges)
Amendment Act 20008 Transitional provision if assent after 1 July
2000(1) If the date of assent to the Road Transport (Heavy Vehicles Registration Charges)
Amendment Act 2000 is after 1 July 2000, the charges payable
under sections 7 and 8 in respect of registration or renewal of registration,
or for a heavy vehicle permit, granted before that date of assent are the
charges that would have been payable had the amendments made by that Act not
been made.(2) The amendments made by the Road
Transport (Heavy Vehicles Registration Charges) Amendment Act
2000 do not affect the charges payable under this Act before
the date of assent to that Act.Schedule 2 Amendment of Road
1996(Section 4)[1] Clauses 4A and 4BInsert after clause 4: 4A Vehicles declared not to be special purpose
vehiclesFor the purposes of paragraph (a) of the definition of
special purpose vehicle in Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Act,
each of the following vehicles is declared not to be a special purpose
vehicle:(a) a caravan,
(b) a mobile home,
(c) a mobile library,
(d) a mobile workshop,
(e) a mobile laboratory,
(f) a mobile billboard.
4B Vehicles declared to be special purpose
vehiclesFor the purposes of paragraph (b) of the definition of
each of the following vehicles is declared to be a special purpose
vehicle:(a) a forklift,
(b) a straddle carrier,
(c) a mobile cherry picker,
(d) a mobile crane.
[2] Clause 5 What are the axle load limits for special
purpose vehicles?Omit “special purpose vehicle (type
1)” and “special purpose vehicle (type
2)”.Insert instead “special purpose vehicle (type
o)” and “special purpose vehicle (type
t)” respectively.Historical notesThe following abbreviations are used in the Historical notes:
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24.7.2000. Date of commencement, 1.7.2000, sec 2.