HEAVY VEHICLE NATIONAL LAW
Gazetted Schedule
National Heavy Vehicle Regulator Prescribed Fees for Financial Year 2025/26
Section 740A(4)
Heavy Vehicle National Law
Pursuant to s740A(4) of the Heavy Vehicle National Law, prescribed fees under the Heavy Vehicle (General) National Regulation for the 2025/26 financial year are hereby set out in Schedule 1 of this Notice.
The fees in Schedule 1 take effect on 1 July 2025.
Date: 31st March 2025
Paul Sariban
A/Chief Safety and Productivity
National Heavy Vehicle Regulator
(Delegate under s740A, Heavy Vehicle National Law)
SCHEDULE 1: National Heavy Vehicle Regulator Prescribed Fees for Financial Year 2025/26
The amounts shown are the current fees for the 2025/2026 financial year.
Heavy Vehicle (General) National Regulation, Schedule 1 - Fees
Fee # As per the Regulation | Application | Amount FY 2025/2026 |
1 | An application under section 459(1) for maintenance management accreditation by an operator of a heavy vehicle | 110 |
2 | An application to add vehicles to or change vehicles currently nominated under maintenance management accreditation (per vehicle) by an operator of a heavy vehicle. | 40 |
4 | An application under section 459(1) for mass management accreditation by an operator of a heavy vehicle | 110 |
5 | An application by an operator to add vehicles to or change vehicles currently nominated under mass management accreditation (per vehicle) by an operator of a heavy vehicle | 40 |
7 | An application under section 459(1) for BFM accreditation by an operator of a heavy vehicle | 110 |
9 | An application under section 459(1) for AFM accreditation by an operator of a heavy vehicle | 167 |
11 | An application for a written work diary under section 339(1) by a driver of a fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle | 31 |
12 | An application for a mass or dimension exemption (permit) under section 123(1) | 91 |
13 | An application for the renewal of a mass or dimension exemption (permit) | 91 |
14 | An application for a class 2 heavy vehicle authorisation (permit) under section 144(1) | 91 |
15 | An application for the renewal of a class 2 heavy vehicle authorisation (permit) | 91 |
16 | An application for a HML permit under s21 of the Heavy Vehicle (Mass, Dimension and Loading) National Regulation | 91 |
Overview
The Heavy Vehicle National Law, enacted in 2012, was introduced to create a uniform regulatory framework for heavy vehicles across Australia, aiming to enhance road safety and productivity within the industry. This Act was enacted by the Parliament of Australia and seeks to ensure that heavy vehicle operations comply with national standards, thereby addressing issues related to inconsistent state and territory regulations. The Heavy Vehicle (General) National Regulation, which sets out the fees for various applications related to heavy vehicle operations for the 2025/26 financial year, is an integral part of this legislative framework. These fees, prescribed by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, facilitate the administration and enforcement of compliance within the heavy vehicle sector, ensuring that all operators and drivers meet the required safety and operational standards.
Scope and Application
The Heavy Vehicle National Law, as amended and prescribed by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, sets forth the prescribed fees for the financial year 2025/26, which will take effect from 1 July 2025. This legislation applies to operators of heavy vehicles and drivers of fatigue-regulated heavy vehicles, impacting entities involved in the heavy vehicle industry across Australia. The fees outlined are for various applications related to maintenance management accreditation, mass management accreditation, BFM and AFM accreditation, and written work diaries. Additionally, the fees cover applications for mass or dimension exemptions, class 2 heavy vehicle authorisations, and HML permits, all of which are governed by specific sections of the Heavy Vehicle (General) National Regulation. This legislation has a national reach, covering all states and territories within Australia, and is implemented under the authority of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator as a delegate under section 740A of the Heavy Vehicle National Law. There are no stated exclusions, exemptions, or specific thresholds in this legislation; however, the application and interpretation of these fees may be further refined through subordinate instruments.
Key Provisions
The primary operative sections of the legislation, pursuant to s740A(4) of the Heavy Vehicle National Law, detail the prescribed fees for various applications related to heavy vehicle management and operations for the 2025/26 financial year. These fees are outlined in Schedule 1 of the Notice and include costs for maintenance management accreditation (Fee #1: $110), changes to vehicles under this accreditation (Fee #4: $40 per vehicle), mass management accreditation (Fee #5: $110), changes to vehicles under mass management accreditation (Fee #7: $40 per vehicle), BFM accreditation (Fee #9: $110), AFM accreditation (Fee #11: $167), written work diary applications for fatigue-regulated heavy vehicles (Fee #11: $31), mass or dimension exemption applications (Fee #12: $91), renewals of such exemptions (Fee #13: $91), class 2 heavy vehicle authorisation applications (Fee #14: $91), renewals of class 2 heavy vehicle authorisations (Fee #15: $91), and HML permit applications (Fee #16: $91). The fees take effect from 1 July 2025.
The obligations imposed by this legislation on parties or entities governed by it primarily revolve around the payment of specified fees for various applications related to heavy vehicle management and operations. Operators of heavy vehicles must pay the fees for accreditations, changes to nominated vehicles, and applications for exemptions or permits as outlined in Schedule 1. Drivers of fatigue-regulated heavy vehicles must also pay the fee for written work diary applications. These fees must be paid in accordance with the specified amounts and the date they take effect, ensuring compliance with the regulatory requirements.
Breaches of the provisions related to fee payments may result in civil or administrative consequences. While the Notice does not explicitly state penalties for non-payment or incorrect payment of fees, failure to comply with the prescribed fee structure may lead to delays in processing applications or potential revocation of accreditations and permits. This could, in turn, affect the operator's ability to legally operate heavy vehicles, potentially leading to fines, penalties, or other enforcement actions under the Heavy Vehicle National Law. It is essential for operators and drivers to adhere to the fee requirements to avoid such consequences.