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FCAI welcomes ADR harmonisation
Federal government announces staggered migration to UN RegulationsThe Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries has heaped praise on the federal government, following an announcement yesterday by Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Jamie Briggs.
In the announcement, the assistant minister revealed that two Australian Design Rules would be immediately aligned with counterparts in the UN Regulations. The two ADRs in question relate to UN Regulations 19 (front fog lights) and 46 (rear vision devices). According to the government, car companies can submit UN paperwork to have front fog lights and rear vision devices accepted for ADR homologation – rather than going to the expense of having the new devices approved separately in Australia, or sticking with older technology.
Annual industry compliance costs will be reduced by nearly $1 million, just from adopting these two rules, the government claims. The Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development is also looking at other UN regulations that could be readily adopted for the Australian automotive industry. Further announcements in this regard will be made throughout next year.
In response, the FCAI commended the assistant minister and his department.
"The FCAI welcomes yesterday's announcement by Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Jamie Briggs, that the Australian Government will, in close cooperation with industry as well as state and territory agencies, apply UN vehicle regulations," FCAI Chief Executive Tony Weber was quoted saying in a press release issued today.
"We continue to work with the Government throughout the harmonisation process to bring Australian Design Rules into line with the UN Regulations. This will ensure that Australians continue to have access to the latest vehicle safety technology."
The FCAI represents most companies distributing cars in Australia.
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