{"id":"F2019L01431","name":"Christmas Island Utilities and Services (Vehicle Examination Fees) Determination 2019","slug":"christmas-island-utilities-and-services-vehicle-examination-fees-determination-2019","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":100256,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2019L01431-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Name","content":"#### 1 Name\n\n This instrument is the Christmas Island Utilities and Services (Vehicle Examination Fees) Determination 2019.","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Authority","content":"#### 3 Authority\n\n This instrument is made under paragraph 7(2)(a) of the Christmas Island Utilities and Services Ordinance 2016.","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"#### 4 Definitions\n\n In this instrument:\n\n> heavy vehicle has the same meaning as in regulation 12 of the Road Traffic (Vehicles) Regulations 2014 (WA)(CI).\n\n> motor carrier has the same meaning as in regulation 86 of the Road Traffic (Vehicles) Regulations 2014 (WA)(CI).\n\n> motor cycle has the same meaning as in regulation 3 of the Road Traffic (Vehicles) Regulations 2014 (WA)(CI).\n\n> trailer has the same meaning as in regulation 3 of the Road Traffic (Vehicles) Regulations 2014 (WA)(CI).","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fees","content":"#### 5 Fees\n\n (1) For the purposes of paragraph 7(2)(a) of the Christmas Island Utilities and Services Ordinance 2016, the following fees may be charged for the supply of vehicle examination services, in Christmas Island, that consist of an examination for the purposes of the Road Traffic (Vehicles) Act 2012 (WA)(CI).\n\n```html\n

Fees for the supply of vehicle examination services

Item

Vehicle

Kind of vehicle examination service and associated fee

1

Heavy vehicle

(a) first examination—$306.25;

(b) subsequent examination—$183.80

2

Trailer without brakes, motor cycle, motor carrier

(a) first examination—$195.25;

(b) subsequent examination—$155.25

3

Vehicle not covered by table item 1 or 2

(a) first examination—$241.05;

(b) subsequent examination—$163.80

4

Any vehicle covered by table item 1, 2 or 3

verifying the vehicle’s identity or specifications—$175.30

\n```\n\n (2) The fees determined by this instrument apply from and including 4 July 2025.\n (3) To avoid doubt, nothing in this instrument prevents the Road Traffic (Vehicles) Act 2012 (WA)(CI) or the Road Traffic (Vehicles) Regulations 2014 (WA)(CI) from applying in relation to a fee set out in the above table as if it were a fee payable under Subdivision 1 of Division 8 of Part 2 of those regulations.","sortOrder":3}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument prescribes monetary amounts and an operation date for vehicle examination services; it does not alter which services are subject to examination or redefine covered vehicle classes. It also permits fees to be treated under the WA regulations (s 5(1)–(3)). No provision in the text expands or narrows the substantive scope of required examinations."},"complexity_factors":["Cross-references to external WA instruments for definitions (s 4 refers to multiple regulations)","Multiple fee categories with separate first‑examination and subsequent‑examination amounts (s 5(1) table)","Special verification fee applying to any listed vehicle (s 5(1) table, item 4)","Authority and enabling provision cited (made under paragraph 7(2)(a) of the Christmas Island Utilities and Services Ordinance 2016) (s 3)","Temporal operation clause setting a future commencement date (s 5(2))","Provision allowing alternative legal treatment of the fees under WA regulations (s 5(3))","Geographic limitation to Christmas Island which narrows applicability (instrument title and s 5)"],"plain_english_summary":"This determination sets the fees that vehicle owners or operators on Christmas Island must pay for vehicle examination services required under the Road Traffic (Vehicles) Act/Regulations (WA)(CI). It fixes first and subsequent-examination rates for heavy vehicles, trailers/motorcycles/motor carriers, other vehicles, and a verification fee, effective 4 July 2025 (ss 3, 5(1)–(2)); it also allows these fees to be treated as fees payable under the WA regulations (s 5(3))."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This instrument remains tightly focused on its original purpose of setting vehicle examination fees. It does not expand beyond the fee-setting authority granted by paragraph 7(2)(a) of the Christmas Island Utilities and Services Ordinance 2016."},"complexity_factors":["Only 4 defined terms, all referencing external regulations rather than creating new definitions","Single operative provision (section 5) with straightforward fee table","No nested conditions or exceptions beyond the basic vehicle categorisation","Minimal cross-referencing: only references to the enabling Ordinance and Western Australian road laws","Clear tabular structure for fee schedule with only 4 categories","Short total length (approximately 500 words)"],"plain_english_summary":"This law fixes the fees for vehicle safety inspections on Christmas Island, setting tiered charges for first and subsequent examinations across heavy vehicles, trailers/motorbikes, other vehicles, and identity/specification checks (effective 4 July 2025). \n\nIt applies to anyone needing an inspection, re‑inspection, or identity/specification verification for registration or certification, under the authority of the Christmas Island Utilities and Services Ordinance."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/christmas-island-utilities-and-services-vehicle-examination-fees-determination-2019","history":"/api/acts/christmas-island-utilities-and-services-vehicle-examination-fees-determination-2019/history","analysis":"/api/acts/christmas-island-utilities-and-services-vehicle-examination-fees-determination-2019/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/christmas-island-utilities-and-services-vehicle-examination-fees-determination-2019/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/christmas-island-utilities-and-services-vehicle-examination-fees-determination-2019/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/christmas-island-utilities-and-services-vehicle-examination-fees-determination-2019/documents"}}