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National law to deliver uniformity for moving wide loads
31 October 2008
National Transport Commission
Australia’s Transport Ministers have unanimously approved a National Transport Commission recommendation to develop national regulation for pilot and escort vehicles.

NTC welcomes new heavy vehicle driver fatigue laws
29 September 2008
National Transport Commission
New heavy vehicle driver fatigue laws in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia.

SMART road to safety and productivity
19 September 2008
National Transport Commission
SMART heavy vehicles, the National Transport Commission (NTC) has published initial maps provided by states and territories.

Proposed standard to end bull bar confusion
15 August 2008
National Transport Commission
National rules to clarify the current requirement for “pedestrian-friendly” bull bars on new vehicles are outlined in a proposal submitted by the (NTC) for public consultation.

NTC Request for Submissions into Safe Payments
6 August 2008
National Transport Commission
review will investigate a possible link between driver remuneration, payment methods and safety outcomes in the heavy vehicle industry.

Cutting carbon emissions can reduce freight transport costs
16 July 2008
National Transport Commission
Effective action to cut freight transport greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions can also reduce business costs, concludes a National Transport Commission

National Transport Plan Newsletter #3
3 July 2008
National Transport Commission
Australia’s Transport Ministers will meet on July 25, 2008, with a view to taking the first stage of the new transport policy framework to the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) in October 2008.

A New Beginning for Transport - Update #2
13 June 2008
National Transport Commission
Australia’s Transport Ministers will meet on July 25, 2008, with a view to taking the first stage of the new transport policy framework to the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) in October 2008.

National Transport Plan: Update #1
30 May 2008
National Transport Commission
On 2 May 2008, Australia’s Transport Ministers agreed to begin an ambitious program of national reform to address significant national challenges across all modes – passenger and freight – including climate change, safety, efficiency, congestion, and the skills crisis.

Ministers appoint new Commissioners to lead transport reform
3 June 2008
National Transport Commission
The Transport Ministers have appointed Michael Deegan, Professor Ian Johnston AM, Greg Martin, Julie-Anne Schafer and Bill Noonan AOM as Commissioners of the National Transport Commission (NTC).

Auditor scheme embraces fatigue accreditation
3 June 2008
National Transport Commission
RABQSA HVA Auditor Scheme, updated to include the National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme Fatigue Management (NHVAS-FM) scope.

Request for Tender: National Transport Plan 'Professional Services Panel'
26 May 2008
National Transport Commission
The National Transport Commission (NTC) invites consultants to join its Professional Services Panel to provide assistance in progressing the National Transport Plan recently agreed to by the Australian Transport Council (ATC).

Ministers support training package for new fatigue laws
8 May 2008
National Transport Commission
The Australian Transport Council (ATC) has unanimously endorsed a training package to support heavy vehicle driver fatigue accreditation.

Registration increase for FIRS/ACT heavy vehicles
6 May 2008
National Transport Commission
An annual registration charge increase of 2.3% will apply from 1 July 2008 to trucks and buses registered in the ACT and Federal Interstate Registration Scheme.

Final Heavy Vehicle Charges Determination, Schedule and Regulatory Impact Statement
29 February 2008
National Transport Commission
FINAL Heavy Vehicle Charges Determination: February 2008

Sharing responsibility for heavy vehicle speed compliance
22 January 2008
National Transport Commission
‘Chain of Responsibility’ laws, approved unanimously by the Australian Transport Council

‘Carrots and sticks’ needed to improve accreditation take-up
16 November 2007
National Transport Commission
Government-industry partnership will significantly improve road safety outcomes

Regulation to manage engine brake noise approved
13 Nov 2007
National Transport Commission
An in-service standard to manage engine brake noise has been approved unanimously by the Australian Transport Council (ATC)

Review of the Australian Vehicle Standards Rules
27 September 2007
National Transport Commission
NTC is interested in your views on the Australian Vehicle Standards Rules. You are invited to complete a brief online questionnaire.

Review of the Administrative Guideline for Pilot and Escort
27 September 2007
National Transport Commission
NTC is interested in your views on the Administrative Guideline for Pilot and Escort Vehicle Driver Accreditation Procedures, complete a brief online questionnaire.

Fatigue reform recognises industry skills
12 September 2007
National Transport Commission
Proposed new competency standards will recognise industry skills and training to manage heavy vehicle driver fatigue.

Freight Week 2007: A focus on freight challenges
11 September 2007
National Transport Commission
NTC Chairman Michael Deegan will outline options to address major national freight challenges at Freight Outlook 07 on Tuesday 18th September.

National Transport Commission
22 August 2007
National Transport Commission
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has released a discussion paper for public comment as part of its strategic planning process.

‘Blueprints’ get truck productivity moving
26 Jul 2007
National Transport Commission
Blueprint designs for higher productivity trucks are now available for the industry to seek road access.

PBS information kit for local government launched by ALGA and NTC
9 Jul 2007
National Transport Commission
A Performance Based Standards (PBS) information kit for local governments was launched today at the Roads & Transport Congress in Newcastle.

Get ready for new heavy vehicle driver fatigue laws
06 Jul 2007
National Transport Commission
Updated fact sheets, guidelines and information about the national heavy vehicle driver fatigue reform.

COAG ruling phases-out heavy vehicle cross subsidies
06 Jul 2007
National Transport Commission
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has released the 2007 Heavy Vehicle Charges Determination draft Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) for public consultation.

Higher road spending triggers charging review
26 Jun 2007
National Transport Commission
A COAG-backed review of heavy vehicle charges will ensure heavy vehicles continue to pay their share of increased spending on better and safer roads.

New organisational structure will strengthen reform delivery
8 Jun 2007
National Transport Commission
National Transport Commission's (NTC) new organisational structure.

Road rules are working, concludes NTC review
8 Jun 2007
National Transport Commission
A five year review has found that they are meeting their objectives of unifying the State/Territory laws.

Vehicle standards consistent: AVSR review
8 Jun 2007
National Transport Commission
A review by the NTC to assess the implementation of agreed vehicle standards has found a high-level of uniformity across States and Territories.

Registration fee cap to apply as road spending increases
15 May 2007
National Transport Commission
Heavy vehicle registration fee increases will be capped at 3.5% from July 2007 using the legislated annual charges adjustment process.

New laws deliver fairness across the transport chain in South Australia
30 Apr 2007
National Transport Commission
New laws in South Australia which target the underlying causes of overloading and poorly-secured loads on heavy vehicles

NHVAS role extends to Fatigue Management
April 2007
National Transport Commission
Recent developments for the National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme (NHVAS)

Safer trucks to service the growing freight task
05 Apr 2007
National Transport Commission
Semi-trailers and B-doubles fitted with quad axle groups to carry heavy loads

Business Rules to support industry innovators
05 Apr 2007
National Transport Commission
Safer and more productive SMART heavy vehicles can seek national approval from a Performance Based Standards Review Pane

New Dangerous Goods Code aligns with international best practice
21 Mar 2007
National Transport Commission
New Australian Dangerous Goods Code 7th Edition (ADG7) regulations are scheduled to take effect from 1 January 2008

Regulation review identifies inconsistencies
09 Mar 2006
National Transport Commission
A review of heavy vehicle regulations covering mass and loading

SMART trucks can reduce road trauma
07 Mar 2007
National Transport Commission
Safer and more productive SMART heavy vehicles can reduce road trauma in Australian cities.

Ministers approve heavy vehicle driver fatigue reform
21 Feb 2007
National Transport Commission (NTC)
Safer working practices and stronger powers to prosecute companies who push heavy vehicle drivers

Guidance for Mass Management accredited operators
06 Feb 2007
National Transport Commission (NTC)
Following the introduction of Concessional Mass Limits (CML) on 1 July, 2006, operators were given a six month transitional period

New laws to target the causes of heavy vehicle speeding
21 Dec 2006
National Transport Commission
Companies and individuals who set unreasonable delivery deadlines will face tough penalties under proposed new speed compliance laws.

Heavy vehicles clean-up with new standards
22 Dec 2006
National Transport Commission
Australian Design Rule (ADR) 80/02 (Euro 4) compliant engines