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Published 25 Nov 2024
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.
Published 21 Nov 2024
In 2022, we developed a framework to ensure the safe operation of automated vehicles while they are on the road (or ‘in service’).
Published 19 Sep 2024
Government agencies subject to the FOI Act must publish certain information on their websites as part of an Information Publication Scheme.
Published 26 Aug 2024
The National Transport Commission is working with all governments and industry on the biggest change to Australian rail in over a century.
Published 04 Jul 2024
Our Corporate Plan details our strategic plan, direction and priorities for four years.
Published 29 Jun 2024
Our Annual Report details our performance over the preceding financial year.
Published 27 Jun 2024
Our Rail Safety National Law supports a seamless and coordinated approach to rail safety regulation in Australia.To keep it up to date we recently conducted a targeted review of the law.
Published 09 May 2024
The Rail Safety National Law (RSNL) aims for a seamless and coordinated national approach to rail safety regulation in Australia.
Published 22 Apr 2024
New laws will make corporations responsible for ensuring that an Automated Driving System (ADS) operates safely throughout its life. However, human users and occupants of automated vehicles will also have a role in using automated vehicles safely.
Published 22 Apr 2024
Unlike a conventional vehicle, an automated vehicle will require an Automated Driving System Entity (ADSE) to support the safe operation of the automated driving system while it operates on Australian roads.