The Department of Transport and Regional Services is currently considering the responses received from the Discussion Paper on the importation of vehicles 15 or more years old and the options outline in the paper.

On the 2nd September 2003 the minister advised, "Vehicle 15 years or older must be at least 15 years old at the time of making an application. For example if the vehicle is manufactured in the month of November 1988 then and application cannot be made until November 2003".

This being said there may be more changes to the regulations for vehicles 15 or more years old. Department of Transport and Regional Services have also advise prospective importers should be made aware there may be significant changes made to the current regulations. As an importer you should not assume vehicles manufactured in 1990 will be approved for importation into Australia under the 15 years or older ruling should the regulations be changed.

Stay tuned, as updates will be posted as soon as they become available.