What this notice covers
The federal government has issued the National Class 3 Vehicle Carrier Exemption Notice 2026 (No.2). Class 3 vehicle carriers are heavy vehicles used to transport other vehicles, such as car transporters.
Key dates
- Registered: 6 August 2026
- Start date: 1 August 2026
- Expiry date: 9 February 2029
Previous notice revoked
This notice replaces and cancels the previous exemption notice (C2026G00405), which was registered on 1 July 2026. The previous notice is no longer in force.
Where to find the full notice
The specific conditions of the exemption are set out in the full text of the notice, available on the Federal Register of Legislation at https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2026G00538.
Key actions
- Read the full notice at https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2026G00538 to confirm what conditions and requirements now apply to Class 3 vehicle carriers.
- Any compliance procedures based on the old notice C2026G00405 are no longer valid - that notice has been revoked and replaced by this new notice.
- The notice expires on 9 February 2029. A replacement notice will be required before that date for the exemption to continue.
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