leading change

We lead national land transport reform in support of all Australian governments to improve safety, productivity, environmental outcomes and regulatory efficiency.

We lead national land transport reform in support of all Australian governments to improve safety, productivity, environmental outcomes and regulatory efficiency.

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We welcome feedback from any individual or organisation to help us improve safety, productivity, regulatory efficiency and environmental outcomes across the land transport sector .

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Digital train control technology interoperability requirements assessment

Published on 12 Jun 2025

We are seeking feedback on our paper investigating the critical factors for ensuring technology alignment to achieve rail interoperability in Australia.

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Closing on 17 Jul 2025
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Reviewing the Australian Roads Rules to align with best practice child restraint guidance

Ministers have asked us to review the Australian Road Rules (ARRs) relating to child restraints for passengers under 16 years old.

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Train driver at the controls

Review of the National Standard for Health Assessment of Rail Safety Workers

The Standard provides a structured, evidence-based method for assessing and managing medical conditions that may impact a rail safety worker’s ability to perform their duties safely.

Major program

National Rail Action Plan

The National Rail Action Plan (NRAP) is working with governments and industry to reduce differences across Australia’s rail networks. By taking a national approach to technologies, skills, operating rules and processes, it is making rail simpler, safer and better.

Key work includes Australia’s first mandatory rail standards to drive interoperability and safety across our networks.
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Program of work
Freight train driving through a field

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Our consultation on automated vehicle safety

We're working to enable the safe operation of AVs on our roads.

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Meeting future rail skills demand

The modernisation of rail is leading to exciting new roles in the sector. Through the…

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Comprehensive review of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code

The NTC is conducting the first comprehensive review of the Australian Dangerous Go …

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National Women in Transport

The National Women in Transport initiative brings together government and industry …

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Rail Safety National Law maintenance

The Rail Safety National Law (RSNL) aims for a seamless and coordinated national…

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Vehicle generated data

The NTC provides secretariat support to a joint industry-government Vehicle Generated…
A training driving across a bridge.

Review of the Rail Safety National Law

The Rail Safety National Law (RSNL) aims for a seamless and coordinated national approach to rail safety regulation in Australia. A report on the National Transport Commission's targeted review of the Rail Safety National Law is now available.

Women buckles child into car seat

Reviewing the Australian Roads Rules to align with best practice child restraint guidance

Ministers have asked us to review the Australian Road Rules (ARRs) relating to child restraints for passengers under 16 years old.

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Towards an updated Heavy Vehicle National Law

We're in the final stages of delivering an updated law for heavy vehicles.

Light vehicle modification for wheelchair access.

Harmonising light vehicle modification standards

The NTC is working with governments and industry to make light vehicle modifications safer and more consistent across Australia.

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Supporting a new national approach for rail

The NTC is working with industry and governments on a one-system approach to rail in…

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Aligning digital technology across networks

New digital signalling and communications technologies are changing the way rail…

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Consistent rules and streamlined processes

Australia’s rail networks have 12 separate rule books and many different standards and…
Train going through the testing process before being allowed on the network.

Streamlining rolling stock approval processes

Right now, in Australia it can take less time to build a train than it does to get it approved to run across the country. This is a major deterrent to investment and creates a barrier to moving more freight onto rail. The National Rail Action Plan is working with industry and regulators to streamline and simplify the rolling stock approval process.

Truck driver talking to a colleague

Improving health screening for heavy vehicle drivers

The NTC is identifying options to improve the diagnosis and screening of sleep apnoea, diabetes a

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Heavy vehicle charges from 2023–24 to 2025-26

Australia’s transport ministers have announced an increase to heavy vehicle charges …

Annual report

Our Annual Report details our performance over the preceding financial year. It includes our financial statements and the results achieved against the planned performance in our Corporate Plan.
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