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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Draft National ETCS Mandatory Standard

Published on 07 Oct 2026

The NTC is seeking feedback on Australia’s first draft National ETCS Mandatory Standard, including its content, application and impacts. Feedback will help inform the final standard before it progresses to Infrastructure and Transport Ministers.

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Closing on 07 Dec 2026
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Improving child restraint rules

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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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.

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
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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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Streamlining rolling stock approval processes

Right now, in Australia it can take less time to build a train than it does to get it…

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Improving child restraint rules

Ministers have asked us to review the Australian Road Rules (ARRs) relating to child…

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The updated Heavy Vehicle National Law

An updated national Heavy Vehicle Law, now in place, will help drive road freight…

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Consistent rail rules and streamlined processes

Australia’s rail networks have 12 separate rule books and many different standards and…

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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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Developing an implementable forward-looking cost base

The forward-looking cost base (FLCB) project explores an alternative approach to…

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Updating the National Voluntary Guidelines for Landside Stevedore Charges

The National Voluntary Guidelines for Landside Stevedore Charges establish clear…

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Assessing Fitness to Drive Review

We are reviewing the Assessing Fitness to Drive Standards (the Standards). The…

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Heavy vehicle charges for 2026-27

Heavy vehicle charges help fund the building and maintenance of Australia’s roads by…

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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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Rail Safety National Law

The RSNL aims for a seamless and coordinated national approach to rail safety…

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Aligning digital rail technology across networks

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

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Updating national vehicle standards

We regularly update the Australian Light Vehicle Standards Rules (ALVSR) and the Heavy…

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Vehicle generated data

The NTC provides secretariat support to a joint industry-government Vehicle Generated…

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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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National Women in Transport

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

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Harmonising light vehicle modification standards

The NTC is working with governments and industry to make light vehicle modifications…

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Improving health screening for heavy vehicle drivers

The NTC is identifying options to improve the diagnosis and screening of sleep apno …

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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Australian land transport sector at a glance

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