Feedback sought on the exposure draft of the proposed New Vehicle Efficiency Standard Rules 2026 to support the operation of the NVES Registry and the disclosure of information relating to the NVES.
Why we want your input
Feedback from relevant stakeholders will ensure that the rules are fit for purpose, increase transparency, and support the administrative operations of the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard Act 2024 (NVES Act) effectively.How you can voice your opinion
You can have your say by submitting a response via the webform or submit your response via email to CleanerCars@infrastructure.gov.au.What will be the outcome of this consultation?
Your input will help set out the proposed rules for provisions for unit identification, requirements for transactions of units, and proposed NVES information to be published under the NVES Act.The Issue
The NVES Act provides for the Minister to make legislative instruments as required or permitted by the legislation, and as necessary or convenient for carrying out or giving effect to the legislation.
Legislative instruments, including rules, regulations and determinations, provide details of laws under relevant authorising legislation. The instruments are registered on the Federal Register of Legislation. While the NVES Act can operate without Rules, the Australian Government believes the regulatory system would operate better with them in place.
The Government is proposing a set of rules are made under the NVES Act to outline the details of the law and set out legal, administrative and operational expectations of the NVES Regulator on regulated entities.
Input is being sought from stakeholders who are regulated under the under the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard Act 2024 (NVES Act) and will be accessing, using and interacting with the NVES Registry.
The proposed rules set out provisions for nominating registry administrators and authorised representatives for the NVES Registry, information required for opening a Registry account, fit and proper person requirements, and Registry account suspensions.
They provide further information for regulated entities on how to deal with units, minimises transaction duplication within the Registry and assists the NVES Regulator in carrying out assurance practices through the collection of information.
We are seeking your input for the development of an initial set of Rules, which include:
- Authority and responsibility of a Registry account
- Dealing with units
- Disclosure of information
- Fit and proper person test
- Opening a Registry account
- Suspension of a Registry account
A consultation paper has been developed to support submissions from interested stakeholders.
Submissions close 11:59 pm 9 March 2026.
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Please read the discussion paper at the link below.
Please click on the 'Have your say now' button below to submit your submission.
If you wish to provide additional written feedback, please email your feedback to CleanerCars@infrastructure.gov.au.
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