The National Transport Commission (NTC) has released an updated heavy vehicle registration schedule to apply from 1 July 2011 as part of the annual adjustment process. Please follow the link below:

http://www.ntc.gov.au/filemedia/Publications/201112RegistrationChargesFeb11.pdf

Heavy vehicles in Australia are charged for the use of the roads by a combination of a fuel-based charge (determined by the federal government) and a fixed registration charge (determined by state and territory governments).

Under the directive of the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) and the Australian Transport Council (ATC), the NTC is responsible for reviewing national heavy vehicle charges and calculating the annual adjustment each year.

Earlier this month, the NTC asked for feedback on the proposed road user (fuel) charge and this remains open for comment until 11 March 2011.

Details of the calculation of the registration and road user (fuel) charge are outlined in 2011 Heavy Vehicle road user charge annual adjustment consultation document available through the link below:. 

http://ntc.gov.au/filemedia/Reports/2011AnnualAdjustmentConsultation.pdf