Heavy Vehicle Charges Model Law

The Heavy Vehicle Charges Model Law sets registration charges for heavy vehicles and defines the methodology for calculating annual adjustments.

Annual heavy vehicle registration charges will increase by 3 per cent for 2026–27. The increase took effect in the model law from 1 July 2026. However, implementation dates may vary between states and territories.

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About the model law

The model law provides schedules of the annual registration charges and permit fees that are to apply to various heavy road transport vehicles. It shows the regulatory portion of registration and the road component of the annual registration charges for the financial year.

States and territories implement the model law through their own legislation and regulations.

The charges for the 2026–27 financial year are set out in the Heavy Vehicle Charges Amendment (Annual Registration Charges) Model Law 2026.