Farmers who have adjusted to the new quad bike laws and invested in a side-by-side alternative have 12 months to access a rebate on their purchase. 

The NSW Government is offering $2000 rebates to contribute to the purchase of side-by-side vehicles. 

Minister for Fair Trading Eleni Petinos said further rebates were available to farmers and rural businesses who undertook an eligible SafeWork training course. 



“We are encouraging farmers to access these rebates which can go towards the purchase of eligible side-by-side vehicles, roll bars, complaint helmets and drones which can help check stock, fences, and dams,” Ms Petinos said. 

The recent laws that require quad bikes to be sold with roll bars and encourage the purchase of a side-by-side vehicle as an alternative are being followed up by NSW Fair Trading visitations. 

Across NSW, the department has visited more than 160 outlets to ensure new, general purpose quad bikes displayed for sale are equipped with roll bars. 

“Quad bikes are the biggest killer on Australian farms with roll over the main cause of death, which is why the safety standard was introduced with mandatory roll bars as one of the key elements,” Mr Petinos said. 

Minister for Agriculture and Western NSW Dugald Saunders is encouraging producers and processors to apply for the rebates to insure themselves against unnecessary risk. 

“Our farmers aren’t just the lifeblood of the Agriculture sector but they’re also so crucial to generating billions and billions of dollars for the NSW economy,” Mr Saunders said. 

“The work they do is vital and can sometimes be dangerous, which is why it’s essential we take every step possible to alleviate the likelihood of an accident occurring. 

To access the $2,000 rebate, visit Quad bike and SSV rebates - SafeWork NSW.