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1 November 2017 in-service (WoF and CoF) VIRM amendment now live
1 November 2017The 1 November 2017 VIRM in-service certification (WoF and CoF) amendment is now live.
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Cargo nets on small passenger service vehicles
16 October 2017A stretch cargo net of reasonable quality would be sufficient to meet the requirement of safely securing items of cargo likely to be carried in a small passenger services vehicle.
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Technical note: small passenger service changes from 1 October 2017
5 September 2017Changes to small passenger services vehicles coming into effect on 1 October 2017. There are no changes to the PSV Rule.
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Windows Vista and XP not supported
29 June 2017Microsoft no longer support Windows Vista or XP. If you are still using Vista or XP you must upgrade to Windows 7 or later.
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Changes to recording engine type for electric vehicles from 1 July 2017
13 June 2017New engine type definitions for electric, hybrid and fuel cell vehicles are being introduced and are to be used from 1 July 2017.
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1 May in-service and entry VIRM amendments now live
1 May 2017The amendments are now live.
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Repair VIRM amendment 10 April now live
10 April 2017The amendment is now live.
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1 February 2017 VIRM amendment now live - affects WoF, CoF, HVSC
1 February 2017Changes due to Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Rule are live. Affects In-service and HVSC VIRMs. Click to read more...
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1 December VIRM amendment is live
1 December 2016Affects VIRM: In-service (WoF and CoF) and VIRM: Entry certification
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WoF news November 2016 out now
24 November 20161 December 2016 VIRM amendment | Takata airbags recall | LVV changes | The 14 day rule | Mercedes VITO short exhaust system | Hyundai seatbelt rippling | Caravan chassis modifications | Wickliife Christmas/New year closure
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Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Rule 2016 signed
24 November 2016Associate Minister of Transport Craig Foss has signed the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Rule (VDAM) 2016 and it comes into effect on 1 February 2017.
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**New technical bulletin - disconnected airbags**
19 October 2016The new technical bulletin Used imported vehicles from Japan – disconnected airbags at WoF inspection comes into effect on Wednesday 19 October 2016 to address in-service inspections of vehicles subject to the worldwide Takata airbag recall. Includes link to pamphlet for customers.
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7 October repair VIRM amendment preview now live
7 October 2016Click to read about the amendment and preview the changes...
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CoF news August 2016 out now
2 August 2016Missing seatbelt trim covers | Issuing a CoF without a CoL or TSL | Axle shock absorbers with shock straps | Amended wording on Notification of chassis rating letter | Draft VDAM rule released and open for submissions | Reminders of recent information releases
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WoF news March 2016 out now
24 March 2016Safety alert: Starting an automatic vehicle with no gear selection indicators | Reminder: WoF label stocks | 1 March 2016 VIRM amendment corrections | What to do when there’s two trailers | WoF site applications and updates
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**1 March VIRM amendment corrections – In-service and Entry VIRMs**
11 March 2016Important corrections regarding seatbelts in motorhomes ...
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1 March 2016 VIRM: In-service amendment (affects both WoF and CoF) is now live
1 March 2016The 1 March 2016 amendment is now live. Check out the changes ...
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1 March 2016 VIRM: Entry certification amendment is now live
1 March 2016The 1 March 2016 amendment is now live. Check out the changes ...
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VIRM: Entry certification amendment 1 December 2015 now live
1 December 2015The List of changes and preview package is now available to download...
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