The National Transport Commission (NTC) is pleased to announce that the Australian Transport Council has appointed Professor Ian Johnston AM as Deputy Chair of the Commission.

Prof Johnston brings over 30 years experience in the transport safety field to the NTC, including roles as Director of Monash University Accident Research Centre, Managing Director of ARRB Transport Research and Director-Road Safety for the Victorian Government.

In January 2007 Prof Johnston received Australia Day honours for his services to transport safety, particularly road and maritime safety.

“Prof Johnston’s leadership and commitment to innovation in injury prevention, based on sound research, have broadly influenced public policy in transport safety and made our roads and vehicles safer,” said NTC Chairman Greg Martin.

“His contribution at NTC will ensure we continue to develop a safer, more efficient and environmentally sustainable transport system for Australia in the 21^st century.”

Prof Johnston was first appointed Commissioner of the NTC on 4 April, 2008.

The National Transport Commission is responsible for developing and maintaining nationally consistent regulatory and operational reform relating to road, rail and intermodal transport.

The Commission has five Ordinary Members of which one is appointed as Chair and another as Deputy Chair of the Commission. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the NTC is also a Member of the Commission, making six Members in total.