Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00112:reg:13
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00112
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 13
Character Range: 41667–43682

13  Simplified outline of this Part

      This Part sets out the pathways by which a vehicle may be entered on the RAV.
      The Act provides that a vehicle may be entered on the RAV if it satisfies the requirements of an entry pathway. This Part provides for two such pathways – the type approval pathway and the concessional RAV entry approval pathway. A road vehicle type approval applies to all vehicles of a particular type, while a concessional RAV entry approval applies to an individual road vehicle.
      A vehicle satisfies the requirements of the type approval pathway, and may therefore be entered on the RAV, if it meets the criteria set out in section 15. One key criterion is that there must be a road vehicle type approval in force that applies to that type of vehicle. Division 2 sets out the process by which a person may apply for a road vehicle type approval, and the considerations and evidence that the Secretary is to take into account when deciding whether to grant the approval.
      Alternatively, a road vehicle can be entered on the RAV via the concessional RAV entry approval pathway if there is a concessional RAV entry approval in force for that vehicle, certain relevant conditions on the approval have been met, and (unless the approval otherwise provides) the vehicle is in Australia. Division 3 sets out the process for applying for a concessional RAV entry approval, and the matters that the Minister is to take into account in granting such an approval.
      Both road vehicle type approvals and concessional RAV entry approvals are subject to various conditions. Certain conditions apply to all such approvals, while the Secretary or Minister (as applicable) may impose further conditions on a case‑by‑case basis.
      This Part also provides for certain miscellaneous matters, including when modifications that take place between the entry of a vehicle on the RAV and the provision of the vehicle to a consumer are permitted for the purposes of section 26 of the Act.