NSW Farmers has commended the State Government for quick action on defect notices on five-post bullbars.
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The Minister for Roads and Freight Duncan Gay has directed the NSW Vehicle Standards Working Group to review the road rules for bullbars.
The Vehicle Standard Working Group will work closely with NSW Farmers and manufacturers to address concerns surrounding the bull bar regulations established in 2003.
“We look forward to getting involved in this examination of five post bull bullbars in relation to Australian Standard and the Australian Design Regulations (ADR),” President Fiona Simson said.
NSW Farmers has met with the Roads and Maritime Services (RMS), who have acknowledged that legislation has been in place since 2003 with the requirement all bull bars must generally conform to the shape of the vehicle as per the Australian Standard and must have ADR air bag certification.
“The minster is taking immediate action on this issue following NSW Farmers meeting with the Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) at AgQuip this week.
“In the meantime, NSW Farmers are requesting that current defect notices be repealed.”
The NSW Minister for Fair Trading Matthew Mason-Cox has also stated that he will work closely with Minister Duncan Gay to ensure consumers and business were aware of the respective rights under the Australian Consumer law in relation to bull bars.
NSW Farmers have also requested to attend a meeting in Canberra next week to discuss the matter with federal Minister Ian McFarlane for Industry, along with other key industry stakeholders including manufacturer Tuff Bullbars.
