Question on Notice regarding the approval process for Gross Combination Mass (GCM) upgrades for vehicles, seeking details on companies, models, and testing locations, as well as application status.

⏳ Awaiting AnswerQoN 1534Legislative Council
Asked
14 April 2026
Portfolio: Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport

Question

I refer to the answer to question on notice 47 answered on 20 May 2025 on upgrades to vehicles to adjust their Gross Combination Mass (GCM) allowable, and I ask:(a) which companies have sent model testing to the Department of Transport for approval of testing regimes;(b) which companies have passed GCM testing models and are approved to test GCM;(c) which of those companies approved in (b) test in Western Australia;(d) which vehicle models have passed GCM testing and are approved for use for towing;(e) which of the models in (d) have been tested in Western Australia;(f) how many applications for GCM testing are outstanding; and(g) how many applications for GCM testing have been refused? I refer to the answer to question on notice 47 answered on 20 May 2025 on upgrades to vehicles to adjust their Gross Combination Mass (GCM) allowable, and I ask: (a) which companies have sent model testing to the Department of Transport for approval of testing regimes; (b) which companies have passed GCM testing models and are approved to test GCM; (c) which of those companies approved in (b) test in Western Australia; (d) which vehicle models have passed GCM testing and are approved for use for towing; (e) which of the models in (d) have been tested in Western Australia; (f) how many applications for GCM testing are outstanding; and (g) how many applications for GCM testing have been refused?

Answer

This question is awaiting a response from the Minister.

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