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      Our work aims to achieve our strategic objectives of improved safety, productivity, regulatory efficiency and environmental outcomes across land transport.

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      Our goal is end-to-end regulation to support the safe commercial deployment and operation of automated vehicles at all levels of automation in Australia.

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      We report on the carbon dioxide emissions intensity of new cars and light commercial vehicle sales each year to provide a transparent benchmark for how Australia’s new car emission footprint is tracking.

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      The National Rail Action Plan and current work program support a national vision for a modernised, seamless and safe rail system.

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      We're working on behalf of transport ministers to deliver a new draft law for heavy vehicles in Australia.

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      Each year, we share a progress report with infrastructure and transport ministers on the status of national land transport reforms.

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      Read the relevant load restraint guide to ensure you meet load restraint standards for light and heavy vehicles in Australia.

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      The Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail sets out the requirements for transporting dangerous goods by road or rail.

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      Assessing Fitness to Drive is a joint NTC and Austroads publication containing the nationally agreed medical standards for granting a driver's licence.

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      All health assessments of rail safety workers in Australia are conducted in line with the current edition of the National Standard for Health Assessment of Rail Safety Workers

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      These guidelines support nationally-consistent trial conditions at all levels of automation.

    • Automated vehicle national enforcement guidelines

      These guidelines clarify who is in control of, and therefore legally responsible for, an automated vehicle

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      The National voluntary guidelines for landside stevedore charges establish clear protocols for notification and communication on increases to existing, or the introduction of new, charges levied on transport operators for access to pick up or drop off con

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      Heavy vehicle charges aim to recover heavy vehicle related expenditure on roads from heavy vehicle operators.

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NTC presents international regulatory briefing at dangerous goods forum

Published  19 Apr 2022

Debra Kirk, Manager of Legislative Maintenance at the NTC, recently gave a presentation at the Council on Safe Transportation of Hazardous Articles (COSTHA) annual forum and expo.

National voluntary guidelines for landside stevedore charges

Published  31 Mar 2022

The national voluntary guidelines for landside stevedore charges establish clear protocols for notification and communication on increases to existing, or the introduction of new, charges levied on transport operators for access to pick up or drop off containers, and for the associated handling o

Women in Transport

Published  07 Mar 2022

The National Women in Transport initiative brings together government and industry to increase the number of women working in transport.

More women needed in transport jobs

Published  07 Mar 2022

A new national initiative, to showcase women in transport and tackle some of the negative perceptions of a career in this fast-growing industry, is now up and running.

National rail reform

Published  28 Feb 2022

Since federation, rail managers across Australia have taken different approaches to network development. As a result, rail networks have different standards, infrastructure, systems and training programs. 

Vehicle Standards maintenance 2021-22

Published  16 Feb 2022

We update the Australian Light Vehicle Standards Rules and the Heavy Vehicle (Vehicle Standards) National Regulation about every two years. We maintain the standards to support contemporary, productive and safe transport outcomes.

HVNL Safety and Productivity Program

Published  08 Feb 2022

The Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) Safety and Productivity Program is a two-year program of work to draft a simpler law for heavy vehicles in Australia.

Heavy vehicle charges for 2022-23 financial year

Published  31 Jan 2022

On behalf of transport ministers, we have consulted on a proposed 2.75% increase to heavy vehicle charges in 2022-23.

Australian Road Rules maintenance 2020-22

Published  17 Dec 2021

We regularly review the model Australian Road Rules (ARRs) to ensure the rules remain current and fit for purpose. The aim of this work is to consider how changes may improve the rules and support safety on Australian roads.

Industry feedback influences next steps on driver fatigue

Published  29 Oct 2021

The National Transport Commission has listened to industry feedback, and sought the views of jurisdictions, and will not propose a reduction in weekly hours of truck drivers to Ministers.

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