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Latest news & updates
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Entry VIRM amendment 1 June 2018 is now live
1 June 2018The 1 June 2018 entry VIRM amendment is now live. Read more for details.
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In-service VIRM amendment 1 June 2018 is now live
1 June 2018The 1 June 2018 in-service VIRM amendment is now live. Read more for details.
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HVSC VIRM amendment – memo incorporation – 9 April 2018
4 April 2018HVSC VIRM amendment incorporating memos goes live on Monday 9 April. Does not affect WoF or CoF.
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Entry VIRM amendment: ESC changes - 1 March 2018
1 March 2018Small update to incorporate the latest phase of electronic stability control changes - used class MA vehicles (passenger cars) with engine capacity greater than 2 litres inspected at the border from 1 March 2018 must have ESC fitted.
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Interim amendment: heavy vehicle modifications (CoF only)
12 February 2018CoF only interim amendment regarding heavy vehicle modifications - effective 1 March 2018.
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13 December repair VIRM amendment available now live
13 December 2017The 13 December 2017 VIRM: Light vehicle repair certification amendment is now live.
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1 November 2017 entry VIRM amendment now live
1 November 2017The 1 November 2017 entry VIRM amendment is now live.
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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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Technical notes - a new type of communication
8 August 2017Technical notes are a new type of official communication. This one is about ShinMaya tipper bodies and the LT400 (CoF only).
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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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Get your Certificate of appointment and Notice of appointment
19 May 2017If you require a new Certificate of appointment or Notice of appointment, just fill in the form and we'll send you one.
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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.
