Appendix F Summary of key stakeholder positions in response to the 2014 Options Discussion Paper – Organisation Modernisation Harmonisation Personally imported Specialist and enthusiast vehicles, and new vehicles concessional schemes strengthening Australian Supports Supports the Opposes personal Supports changes to strengthen the Automotive modernisation to retention of the importation of new management, compliance and Dealers improve its current practice for vehicles. Cites concerns enforcement of Registered Automotive Association clarity, links with harmonising the about parts, warranty, Workshop Scheme and the Register of other related Australian Design safety recalls, Specialist and Enthusiast Vehicles. legislation and Rules. provenance, safety and provide the best environmental standard practice of aging fleet, suitability administration of for Australian conditions, the regulatory information asymmetry framework. Need and scope for organised for increased crime. Australian fuel flexibility. quality is not suitable for overseas vehicles.
Appendix F – Summary of key stakeholder positions in response to the 2014 Options Discussion Paper Organisation Modernisation and strengthening Harmonisation Personally imported new vehicles Specialist and enthusiast vehicles, concessional schemes Australian Automotive Dealers Association Supports modernisation to improve its clarity, links with other related legislation and provide the best practice administration of the regulatory framework. Need for increased flexibility. Supports the retention of the current practice for harmonising the Australian Design Rules. Opposes personal importation of new vehicles. Cites concerns about parts, warranty, safety recalls, provenance, safety and environmental standard of aging fleet, suitability for Australian conditions, information asymmetry and scope for organised crime. Australian fuel quality is not suitable for overseas vehicles. Supports changes to strengthen the management, compliance and enforcement of Registered Automotive Workshop Scheme and the Register of Specialist and Enthusiast Vehicles.
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