Australian Design Rules
A key challenge for the Australian automotive industry is to ensure the ongoing effectiveness of a nationally consistent system of technical regulations for vehicle design, which are closely aligned, wherever appropriate with leading international standards. Through this means it is sought to facilitate the rapid introduction of the latest safety devices and technological advances into the Australian market, while also contributing to the industry’s cost competitiveness in domestic and export markets.
The FCAI works closely with the Australian Government to ensure that standards for vehicle design, through the Australian Design Rules, provide effective regulation of safety and
emissions performance.
The Australian Government is a signatory to a key international agreement, administered by
the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), which provides a framework
for the international harmonisation of technical standards for vehicle design. The FCAI seeks
to work with the Australian Government and through its own international connections to ensure that the interests of Australian industry are represented in the development of
new regulations under this agreement.