Vehicle Leasing & Fleet Management

Fleet Leasing Arrangements

The Fleet Monitoring Body (FMB) is a business unit within the Department of Finance and Deregulation. The FMB is responsible for administering the contracts for the provision of motor vehicle fleet management and leasing services to Australian Government departments and agencies. LeasePlan Australia Ltd (LeasePlan) is the fleet manager under this arrangement.

All organisations operating under the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997, including the Department of Defence are obliged to source their vehicle leasing and fleet management services under the contractual arrangements administered by the FMB.

Agencies operating under the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997 (CAC Act) can decide to 'opt in' and take advantage of the benefits associated with the contract. Interested CAC Act Agencies should contact the FMB for further information.

Use of Ethanol Blended Fuels (E10) in the Government Vehicle Fleet

On 22 September 2005, in response to the Biofuels Taskforce report, the then Prime Minister announced a range of measures to promote the biofuels/ethanol industry in Australia including that 'the Government will demonstrate its confidence in ethanol blended fuel by encouraging users of Commonwealth vehicles to purchase E10 where possible.' The Department of Finance and Deregulation has been tasked with implementing the fleet-related recommendation.

Other Information Relating to the Government's E10 Policy

Fleet Monitoring Body Advices

The FMB issues regular updates to customers to provide information on upcoming events, key issues and changes in policy and/or procedures.

Fleet Monitoring Body Advices

Vehicle and Driver Safety

The FMB has compiled a range of Vehicle and Driver Safety information and advice, including links to related websites. This information has been provided in order to assist agencies to meet their obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1991.

Fleet Guidance and Related Material

Agency Heads are responsible for the development and administration of policy relating to the use of Australian Government vehicles in their agency, including discretion in determining the vehicles they procure. To assist agencies in the preparation of policy relating to the selection of vehicles, the Special Minister of State has issued advisory material.

Contact Us

The FMB is available to answer any questions you may have on Australian Government motor vehicle leasing arrangements.


Contact for information on this page: Fleet Monitoring Body


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Last Modified: 25 August, 2008