What this instrument does
The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts has made a formal amendment to the Australian Design Rules. The amendment instrument is registered as F2026L01273 on the Federal Register of Legislation and came into force on 23 September 2026. It was made under the Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018.
What the source says about the changes
The source page for this instrument does not specify which particular Australian Design Rules were changed, which vehicle types are affected, or what the technical changes involve. The instrument is recorded as now in force.
Where to find the detail
The full text of the instrument is available on the Federal Register of Legislation at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01273. That page contains the complete list of rules amended and any technical requirements introduced or altered.
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