Calculation of Fees - Trailers, Caravans & Horse Floats with GTM < 4.5t (Gross Trailer Mass)
- Table 16. Calculation of Fees - trailer with an Unladen Mass equal & up to 500 kg with a GTM <=4.5 tonnes
- Table 17. Calculation of Fees - trailer with an Unladen Mass >500 kg with a GTM <=4.5 tonnes
- Table 18. Calculation of Fees - Caravan
- Table 19. Motor Tax Rate - Trailers, Caravans and Horse floats
- Fees index list
Definition
- Trailers
- Caravans
- Horse floats
- Determine if the client is eligible for any rebates or exemptions and adjust any calculations accordingly. See Vehicle Registration Concessions, Rebates & Exemptions.
Registration Fee (Includes Fire Levy)
- $26.60 normal rate
- $13.30 pensioner rate
Road Safety Levy
- $20.00 normal rate
- $12.00 pensioner rate
Motor Tax
- Motor Tax = $17.00
MAIB
Determine the MAIB Premium Paid (includes the Premium Paid Duty) from the MAIB Vehicle and Premiums Classifications Card. MAIB Premiums for trailers with an unladen mass less than or equal to 500 kg are covered by the towing vehicle.
Trailers, Caravans & Horse Floats:
- with an unladen mass up to 500 kg do not require an MAIB premium
- with an unladen mass greater than 500 kg require a class 10 (Heavy Trailers) or class 9 (Caravans and Horse Floats) MAIB Premium
Note: A Heavy Trailer is defined for the purposes of MAIB calculations to be greater than 500kg. A Heavy Trailer is defined for purposes of motor tax calculations to be more than 4.5t GTM.
Inspection Fees for Registration
Include the Vehicle Inspection Fee if the vehicle has been inspected by other than an Authorised Inspection Station. See Vehicle Inspection Fees).
Registration Plate Fee
Include the Registration Plate Fee for new registrations or if the vehicle is to be re-registered. Standard Plates are $15.25. If retaining existing number plates then no plate fee will be charged.
Duty
Duty is calculated on the market value of the vehicle. Applicable only for registration issue, re-issue & registration transfer. See Duty Rates
Example Calculations Re-registrations, New Registrations and Renewals
Note: Duty has not been included in any calculations below.
Table 16. Calculation of Fees for a Trailer, Caravan & Horse Float with an Unladen Mass equal & up to 500 kg with GTM <4.5 tonnes
|
Fee |
Normal |
Pensioner |
|
Registration Fee |
$26.60 |
$13.30 |
| Road Safety Levy |
$20.00 |
$12.00 |
|
Motor Tax |
$17.00 |
$17.00 |
|
Registration Plates |
$15.25 |
$15.25 |
|
Total: New Registration (no inspection) & New or Re-registration |
$78.85 |
$57.55 |
|
Total: Renewal |
$63.60 |
$42.30 |
Note: MAIB Premiums for trailers, caravans and horse floats with an unladen mass less than or equal to 500 kg are covered by the towing vehicle.
Table 17. Calculation of Fees for trailer with an Unladen Mass >500 kg with GTM <4.5 tonnes
|
Fee |
Normal |
Pensioner |
|
Registration Fee |
$26.60 |
$13.30 |
| Road Safety Levy |
$20.00 |
$12.00 |
|
Motor Tax |
$17.00 |
$17.00 |
|
MAIB Premium Paid |
$104.00 |
$104.00 |
|
Registration Plates |
$15.25 |
$15.25 |
|
Total: New Registration (no inspection) & New or Re-registration |
$182.85 |
$161.55 |
|
Total: Renewal |
$167.60 |
$146.30 |
Table 18. Calculation of Fees for a Caravan and Horse Float >500kgs with a GTM < 4.5 tonne
|
Fee |
Normal |
Pensioner |
|
Registration Fee |
$26.60 |
$13.30 |
| Road Safety Levy |
$20.00 |
$12.00 |
|
Motor Tax |
$17.00 |
$17.00 |
|
MAIB Premium Paid |
$49.00 |
$49.00 |
|
Registration Plates |
$15.25 |
$15.25 |
|
Total: New Registration (no inspection) & New or Re-registration |
$127.85 |
$106.55 |
|
Total: Renewal |
$112.60 |
$91.30 |
Note: Caravans and non self-propelled plant machinery require a class 9 MAIB Premium regardless of unladen mass.
Table 19. Motor Tax Rate for Trailers, Caravans and Horse Floats
|
Vehicle Type |
Motor Tax |
|
A goods carrying trailer with an operating mass not exceeding 4.5 tonnes |
$17.00 |
|
Caravans |
$17.00 |
|
Horse floats |
$17.00 |
Note: 40% rebates do not apply to motor tax rates in Table 19.
