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.
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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
Published 07 Mar 2022
The National Women in Transport initiative brings together government and industry to increase the number of women working in transport.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.