http://www.ntc.gov.au/NewsSummary.aspxNTC Current Newshttp://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=393The National Transport Commission (NTC) will continue to focus on improving the productivity, safety and environmental 2013/05/22http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=392The NTC has released the second version of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) Road Transport Exemption Framework...2013/05/09http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=391The National Driver Work Diary is being revised to reflect a new regulation in the National Heavy Vehicle Law...2013/04/24http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=390Australia’s average new car emissions has reduced by 21 per cent in 11 years, according to the NTC...2013/03/14http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=389The National Transport Commission (NTC) released the proposed annual adjustment of heavy vehicle charges for the 2013-142013/03/06http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=388A range of improvements have been recommended to the current heavy vehicle charging system to ensure it is more...2013/03/01http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=387The National Transport Commission (NTC) has released the proposed annual adjustment of heavy vehicle charges...2013/02/26http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=386The National Transport Commission (NTC) has welcomed the federal government announcement of the establishment of a new2013/02/20http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=384It is with great sadness that the National Transport Commission (NTC) advises of the passing of our Chief Executive 2013/02/11http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=385The Commissioners and staff of the National Transport Commission wish to remember our Chief Executive2013/02/11http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=383The NTC is reminding all Australians to make a submission to the C-ITS discussion paper...2013/01/23http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=381The NTC is delighted that Australia’s first ever National Rail Safety Regulator (NRSR) commenced on 20 January 2013...2013/01/21http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=382Australia's heavy vehicle industry enters a new era with the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator today...2013/01/21http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=380The NTC is calling on all Australians to abolish the road toll this festive season by using our roads responsibly.2012/12/05http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=379The National Transport Commission (NTC) today released its annual report for the 2011-12 financial year.2012/11/29http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=376Regulatory implications of new transport technology must be considered, according to an NTC discussion paper...2012/11/09http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=377Recent reports in the media have suggested that people with diabetes are at risk of losing their licence as a result of 2012/11/09http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=378How children are required to be restrained when travelling in vehicles within Australia is comprehensively addressed in 2012/11/09http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=375Australia’s Transport and Infrastructure Ministers have unanimously approved updated rail safety worker medical...2012/10/31http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=374A scheme to encourage the take-up of safe higher-productivity heavy vehicles has reached a significant milestone2012/10/03http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=373The establishment of an industry-led program to help more Australian businesses share knowledge about how to improve...2012/09/06http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=371Changes could be made to the transportation of dangerous goods in Australia, according to a NTC review released today...2012/07/06http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=370The NTC is focused on delivering Ministers’ current reform priorities and ensuring implemented reforms deliver their...2012/06/18http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=369Australia’s transport ministers have agreed to a national set of road network access and operating conditions for...2012/05/18http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=368SCOTI have voted to approve short-term implementable measures to significantly reduce heavy vehicle A-trailer charges 2012/03/23http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=367New cars will need a 10-fold improvement in carbon emissions by 2050 2012/03/14http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=366Australia’s transport ministers have voted unanimously in favour of changes to a higher-productivity vehicle scheme...2012/03/07http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=365Australians can have their say on fatigue management in the rail industry under the new Rail Safety National Law in 20132012/02/27http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=364Updated medical standards for assessing whether private and commercial vehicle drivers are fit to drive safely will...2012/02/15http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=363Drivers of taxis and minibuses must properly restrain children as part of changes to the Australian Road Rules...2012/02/03http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=362A-trailer charges could be as much as halved under proposed changes to heavy vehicle charges released today by the NTC..2011/12/19http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=361The NTC has today encouraged all road users to stay safe this Christmas...2011/12/01http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=360Australia’s transport ministers have approved national laws to underpin the new National Heavy Vehicle Regulator...2011/11/04http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=358The Australian road rules could be improved to ensure their benefit to the community, according to an NTC report...2011/11/02http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=359The NTC today released its annual report for the 2010-11 financial year...2011/10/31http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=357The NTC is reminding the business sector to make a submission to the A Corporate Approach to Transport Safety...2011/09/26http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=356Australians want a better transport system, but reject policies that would help fund it, according to an NTC report...2011/09/19http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=355The National Transport Commission (NTC) will play a key role in Freight Week 2011 during 5-9 September 2011...2011/08/30http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=354Facilitating the wider usage of modular B triples will boost productivity, improve safety and cut emissions...2011/08/26http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=353The National Transport Commission (NTC) and the National Rail Safety Regulator Project Office (NRSR PO) are today...2011/08/05http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=352Australia’s Transport Ministers have unanimously approved a national strategy to drive the voluntary uptake of...2011/08/03http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=351Australia’s prospects of further cutting the number of deaths and injuries on the national road network would be...2011/08/02http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=350Proposed revisions to the medical standards for rail safety workers, released for public consultation today, will...2011/08/01http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=349An exciting milestone has been reached today with the release of the proposed National Rail Safety Law ...2011/07/18http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=348The National Transport Commission (NTC) is delighted to confirm that Transport Ministers have re-appointed all its curre2011/07/07http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=347NTC will work collaboratively with governments, industry and unions to deliver priority national CoAG reforms ...2011/06/21http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=346NTC Deputy Chairman Ian Johnston AM has been inducted into the first Australian Road Research Board (ARRB) Hall of Fame.2011/06/15http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=345Ministers approve changes to national heavy vehicle fatigue laws 2011/06/09http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=344Carbon emissions from cars and light commercial vehicles could have been cut by over a third in 2010, if Australians...2011/06/07http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=341The NTC has marked the beginning of the United Nations Decade of Action for Road Safety by hosting a presentation...2011/05/17http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=340The National Transport Commission (NTC) welcomes the announcement in tonight’s federal budget of the removal of tax...2011/05/10http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=339Australians have just over a week to have their say on proposed national heavy vehicle laws and compliance... 2011/04/29http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=338Although Easter can be a time of celebration and family, it can also be a time of tragedy due to deaths on our roads...2011/04/14http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=337NTC Chairman, Greg Martin PSM was awarded the prestigious 2010 Transport Medal by Engineers Australia at the Annual...2011/03/09http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=336The National Transport Commission (NTC) has strongly supported the need for a national urban policy in a submission...2011/03/02http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=335Productivity and safety boosted under proposed national heavy vehicle law2011/02/28http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=334The National Transport Commission (NTC) has released an updated heavy vehicle registration schedule...2011/02/25http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=333Counting time enforcement – update2011/02/24http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=332Australia should take the lead and increase road safety targets: NTC2011/02/22http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=331Call for submissions on proposed increase in heavy vehicle road user charges 2011/02/11http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=330The NTC today welcomed the release of the national ports strategy by Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Minister...2011/01/07http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=329A happy Christmas means staying safe2010/12/09http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=328National Transport Commission welcomes national road safety strategy2010/12/02http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=327SMART trucks can reduce motorist concerns about road freight: NTC survey 2010/11/17http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=3262009/10 NTC Annual Report – Creating a Seamless National Economy2010/11/05http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=32535th NTC Industry Advisory Group Communique2010/10/28http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=324Electronic work diaries policy to boost road safety2010/10/21http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=323Improving the clarity of objectives for planning and investing in freight rail transport2010/10/18http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=322This bulletin provides updates on a range of NTC projects2010/10/06http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=321Minor legislative changes to the hours of work and rest within the Heavy Vehicle Driver Fatigue reforms may be warranted2010/08/31http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=320The widespread uptake of technology in the road freight industry could improve road safety, reduce transport costs2010/06/10http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=318Improved driver medical standards released for consultation2010/05/05http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=319The draft National Ports Strategy, released today for public consultation, calls for long-term coordinated planning 2010/05/05http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=317On Thursday 18 March, The National Transport Commission, Victorian Department of Transport, VicRoads and ARRB collaborat2010/04/09http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=316Industry and jurisdictional members of the Remote Areas Consultative Group (South Australia, Western Australia, Queensla2010/03/29http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=315The draft annual adjustment for heavy vehicle charges has been released today for industry consultation.2010/03/26http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=314A national approach for the PBS scheme will meet the COAG objective to deliver a more productive road freight industry2010/03/23http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=313The National Transport Commission (NTC) will present in four sessions related to heavy vehicle issues on an internationa2010/02/24http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=312The National Transport Commission (NTC) today welcomed the launch of the National Railway Level Crossing Safety Strategy2010/02/19http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=311The National Transport Commission (NTC) has released an interactive map portal. 2010/01/18http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=310It has been another busy year for the transport industry and the National Transport Commission...2009/12/22http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=309NTC today welcomed the commitment of COAG to national transport reform including progress on national regulators2009/12/07http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=308The National Transport Commission (NTC) today released the ‘Carbon Emissions from New Australian Light Vehicles’ 2009/11/23http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=307The Australian Transport Council (ATC) meeting in Sydney today announced the membership of the new National Road Safety 2009/11/06http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=306The National Transport Commission (NTC) today released its 2008/09 Annual Report themed around the ‘end-to-end’ movement2009/10/28http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=305Ministers approve accreditation changes to improve industry safety2009/10/14http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=304Measures to ensure children are restrained safely in taxis and public minibuses form part of a package of draft 2009/09/15http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=303Following the recent Council of Australian Governments (COAG) agreement to progress national rail safety regulation, the2009/08/05http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=302A position paper released for consultation outlines a practical alternative to paper-based work diaries using technology2009/07/23http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=301A review of the national Performance Based Standards (PBS) reform has identified improvements to ensure the scheme reali2009/07/22http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=300The National Transport Commission (NTC) is seeking public comment to assist with a review of transport medical standards2009/07/06http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=299National Transport Commission (NTC) Chief Executive Nick Dimopoulos today welcomed the Council of Australian Governments2009/07/02http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=298Ministers unanimously vote to approve a policy and process to recognise industry-developed rail safety standards2009/07/01http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=297Deputy Chairman of the National Transport Commission Dr Ian Johnston AM told an international conference in Michigan 2009/06/17http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=296PBS case study2009/06/11http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=295Australia’s Transport Ministers today recommended that the Council of Australian Governments agree on a transition 2009/05/22http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=294Significantly higher spending on major roads in recent years will result in a 3.2% increase in truck and bus 2009/04/21http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=293NTC Deputy Chairman Dr Ian Johnston AM has been appointed to the World Bank's Global Road Safety Facility2009/04/09http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=292Australia’s transport ministers have unanimously approved a national strategy for rail safety data collection.2009/03/24http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=291Improved planning nationally and economic reform of road and rail pricing can unlock productivity in Australia’s supply 2009/03/12http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=290Governments have given the ‘green light’ for three transport companies to operate under a world-first nationally accredi2009/03/11http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=289NTC today welcomed the launch of the National Logistics Safety Code (NLSC) at the ALC Annual Forum.2009/02/13http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=288The Australian Transport Council has appointed Professor Ian Johnston AM as Deputy Chair of the Commission.2009/02/03http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=287National Transport Commission Chairman Greg Martin has congratulated Ross Fraser, who was awarded the Medal (OAM) in the2009/01/27http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=286The NTC Review Steering Committee is seeking submissions from interested individuals or organisations.2009/01/22http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=285Moving heavier payloads safely and better targeted road spending is the key focus of a feasibility study of incremental 2009/01/16http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=284Following a recommendation by the Productivity Commission’s research report on chemicals and plastics regulation, the Au2008/12/22http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=283The National Transport Commission (NTC) thanks all its stakeholders in the transport industry for their constructive eng2008/12/19http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=282Delivering the right framework to get safer and more productive heavy vehicles on the road is the key objective of a cur2008/12/11http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=281The National Transport Commission (NTC) has rolled out a new website to assist stakeholders in finding information...2008/12/02http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=280The National Transport Commission (NTC) will co-fund an industry-led Brake Balance Code of Practice 2008/11/28http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=279The 2007/08 financial year was a busy, challenging and rewarding year for the National Transport Commission (NTC)...2008/11/20http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=278Safety and efficiency gains delivered through a single national rail safety regulator will improve incentives to inv... 2008/11/17http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=276Australia’s Transport Ministers have unanimously approved a National Transport Commission (NTC) recommendation to dev...2008/10/31http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=277In an address to Ports Australia’s conference in Brisbane, held on 29th October, 2008, National Transport Commission...2008/10/31http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=275National Transport Commission (NTC) Chief Executive Nick Dimopoulos said the combination of targeted infrastructure...2008/10/28http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=274The National Transport Commission (NTC) today welcomed the commencement of new heavy vehicle driver fatigue laws in...2008/09/29http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=273As a first step toward an integrated road network for SMART heavy vehicles, the National Transport Commission (NTC)...2008/09/19http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=270The National Transport Commission (NTC) is pleased to confirm that the Australian Transport Council has appointed 2008/09/15http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=269An issues paper to support a strategic review of rail productivity has been released for public comment today by the NTC2008/08/20http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=268National rules to clarify the current requirement for “pedestrian-friendly” bull bars on new vehicles are outlined 2008/08/15http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=266Transport Ministers from the Commonwealth and each Australian State and Territory met in Sydney today to take forward...2008/07/25http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=267The following is a joint media statement by The Hon Anthony Albanese MP, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Reg...2008/07/25http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=265Effective action to cut freight transport greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions can also reduce business costs2008/07/16http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=264A strategic review of rail productivity to identify future reform opportunities will be completed by the NTC.2008/06/13http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=263The National Transport Commission (NTC) is seeking public comment on a discussion paper ‘Improving Safety Management ...2008/06/11http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=260RABQSA International in conjunction with the HVA Auditor Scheme Committee has updated the RABQSA HVA Auditor Scheme2008/06/03http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=261Proposed improvements to the Australian Road Rules include a requirement for drivers to give an advanced left or right2008/06/03http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=262The National Transport Commission (NTC) is pleased to confirm that Transport Ministers have appointed Michael Deegan..2008/06/03http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=259On 2 May 2008, Australia’s Transport Ministers agreed to begin an ambitious program of national reform to address2008/05/30http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=258The Australian Transport Council (ATC) has unanimously endorsed a training package to support heavy vehicle driver fatig2008/05/07http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=257An annual registration charge increase of 2.3% will apply from 1 July 2008 to trucks and buses registered in the ACT 2008/05/06http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=255Australia’s Transport Ministers today announced their unanimous support for new national child restraint laws 2008/02/29http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=256Information from the Australian Transport Council (ATC) meeting today includes:2008/02/29http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=253Australia’s Transport Ministers have voted unanimously to approve a national rail reform package2008/02/20http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=254The federal Minister for Infrastructure Transport, Regional Development & Local Government, Anthony Albanese has written2008/02/15http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=252‘Chain of Responsibility’ laws to target the cause of heavy vehicle speeding have been approved unanimously by the Austr2008/01/22http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=251Common-sense tips to help truck drivers stay in touch and return home safely have been released2007/12/20http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=250A more holistic approach to heavy vehicle accreditation, driven by a government-industry partnership, will 2007/11/16http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=249An in-service standard to manage engine brake noise has been approved unanimously by the Australian Transport Council 2007/11/13http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=248A more strategic national approach to rail safety data collection is essential to focus tightly on the needs of 2007/10/22http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=247The new Australian Dangerous Goods Code 7th Edition (ADG7) is now available for purchase2007/10/12http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=246A voluntary guideline will protect bus owners and the public against sub-standard seatbelt retrofit practices. 2007/10/11http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=245Australia’s Transport Ministers have approved a major national transport reform to encourage new technology and industry2007/10/10http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=244Proposed new competency standards will recognise industry skills and training to manage heavy vehicle driver fatigue. 2007/09/12http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=243Based on consultation for the National Transport Commission’s (NTC) strategic plan< NTC Chairman Michael Deegan will 2007/09/11http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=242Blueprint designs for higher productivity trucks are now available for the industry to seek road access 2007/07/26http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=241PBS information kit for local government launched by ALGA and NTC2007/07/09http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=239Updated fact sheets, guidelines and information about the national heavy vehicle driver fatigue reform are now available2007/07/06http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=240The National Transport Commission (NTC) has released the 2007 Heavy Vehicle Charges Determination draft RIS 2007/07/06http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=238NTC Chairman Michael Deegan has called on governments to demonstrate their commitment to 2007/06/29http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=237A COAG-backed review of heavy vehicle charges will ensure heavy vehicles continue to pay their share of increased 2007/06/26http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=234A five year review of the Australian Road Rules has found that they are meeting their objectives of unifying 2007/06/08http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=235A review by the National Transport Commission to assess the implementation of agreed vehicle standards has found 2007/06/08http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=236Greater accountability for the timely delivery of national reforms in the key areas of Productivity,2007/06/08http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=233Draft new laws will provide a safe pathway from rear child seats to boosters and adult seatbelts.2007/05/16http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=232Heavy vehicle registration fee increases will be capped at 3.5% from July 2007 using the legislated annual charges2007/05/15http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=231National Transport Commission (NTC) Chief Executive Nick Dimopoulos today welcomed the commencement of new laws in SA 2007/04/30http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=230NTC statement on COAG pricing reform2007/04/14http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=228Safer and more productive SMART heavy vehicles can seek national approval from a Performance Based Standards Review Pane2007/04/05http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=229Australia’s Transport Ministers have approved a COAG-backed reform to allow semi-trailers and B-doubles fitted with quad2007/04/05http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=227Draft National Rail Safety Guidelines have been published on the National Transport Commission (NTC) website today 2007/03/26http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=226New Australian Dangerous Goods Code 7th Edition (ADG7) regulations are scheduled to take effect from 1 January 2008 2007/03/21http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=224Safer and more productive SMART heavy vehicles can reduce road trauma in Australian cities.2007/03/07http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=223Safer working practices and stronger powers to prosecute companies who push HV drivers to work illegal schedules 2007/02/21http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=222The Australian Transport Council (ATC) has voted unanimously to approve national model Rail Safety Regulations 2007/02/08http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=221The NTC has published information to assist compliance with new NHVAS suspension maintenance standards.2007/02/06http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=220National Transport Commission CEO Nick Dimopoulos has congratulated Philip Lovel and Professor Ian Johnston2007/01/30http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=219ADR 80/02 and 80/03 announcement2006/12/22http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=218Companies and individuals who set unreasonable delivery deadlines will face tough penalties under proposed new speed 2006/12/21http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=217Reforms to implement national schemes for heavy vehicle registration and driver licensing were successful 2006/11/30http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=216SMART trucks designed and built to service the growing freight task can boost productivity... 2006/11/29http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=215The National Transport Commission (NTC) has released a discussion paper on the use of quad axle groups on semi-trailers 2006/11/22http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=214PBS has been recognised by Melbourne University’s 2006 Interdisciplinary Award for Sustain2006/11/16http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=213Industry feedback on new proposals to better manage heavy vehicle driver fatigue will help to save lives 2006/11/08http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=212A proposal for a new national heavy vehicle accreditation framework builds on research which shows accredited trucks are2006/11/06http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=211Semi-trailer trucks fitted with twin-steer axles could carry heavier loads under a proposal released by the NTC 2006/10/30http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=210Transport operators who maintain their trucks and load vehicles under accredited schemes could save time and money 2006/10/11http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=209Public submissions on the Heavy Vehicle Driver Fatigue Reform are now available 2006/10/04http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=208A proposed amendment to Australia’s road rules recognises ‘bicycle boxes’ as an important road safety innovation.2006/10/02http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=207A safer and more productive SMART truck is operating under permit as part of a six month trial being conducted by NQX2006/09/12http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=206Heavy vehicles featuring the latest safety equipment and Euro 4 engine technology could gain an extra 500kg mass on the 2006/08/25http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=205A number of changes to the draft Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG7) have been agreed following extensive public cons2006/08/23http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=203Nick Dimopoulos has been appointed as the National Transport Commission’s new Chief Executive Officer2006/08/21http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=202THE NATIONAL Transport Commission (NTC) is ‘on the road’ seeking specific public comment 2006/08/18http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=201The Land Transport Environment Committee (LTEC) is seeking comment on a number of proposals in relation to finalisation 2006/08/07http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=200An extensive national 6 week public consultation will follow today’s release of the NTC's final HVDF Reform Policy 2006/08/01http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=199THE NATIONAL Transport Commission’s (NTC) Draft Model Rail Safety Regulations and an associated Draft RIS 2006/07/26http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=198NATIONAL Transport Commission Chairman Michael Deegan has congratulated the Gypsum Board Manufacturers of Australasia 2006/07/06http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=197Sanctions policy proposal for information ahead of public consultation2006/06/29http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=196THE National Transport Commission’s proposal for a middle tier of national mass limits for accredited heavy vehicles2006/06/23http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=195The National Transport Commission (NTC) is the major stakeholder in a new pilot project 2006/06/15http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=194The National Transport Commission (NTC) has published an updated National Heavy Vehicle Safety Action Plan for 2005/072006/06/14http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=193A national study examining the speeding behaviour of heavy vehicle drivers concludes that company speed policies2006/06/13http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=192Engine brake noise caused by worn, defective or inferior mufflers has been a community concern for some time2006/06/08http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=190National Rail Safety Bill approved by Ministers2006/06/06http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=191NTC CEO steps down on a high note2006/06/06http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=189The National Transport Commission (NTC) lodged its submission to the Productivity Commission's Inquiry2006/05/15http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=188Safer and more productive SMART heavy vehicles, operating under proposed Performance-Based Standards (PBS), will deliver2006/05/05http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=187Heavy vehicle registration fee increases will be capped at 2.7% from July 2006 using the annual charges adjustment2006/05/01http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=186The Australian Transport Council (ATC) has agreed on three new appointments to the National Transport Commission (NTC).2006/04/28http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=185National Transport Commission (NTC) Chairman Michael Deegan today presented the Australian Trucking Association (ATA)...2006/04/20http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=182A number of National Heavy Vehicle Driver Fatigue (HVDF) Reform draft policy papers have been published on the NTC2006/04/04http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=183Transport Ministers have voted to endorse new guidelines for planning rest areas and napping advice for drivers.2006/04/04http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=184A number of National Heavy Vehicle Driver Fatigue (HVDF) Reform draft policy papers have been published on the NTC2006/04/04http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=181The National Transport Commission (NTC) has released a discussion paper seeking public comment on Guidelines and Codes2006/03/31http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=180Australia’s Transport Ministers have approved a policy change which will allow certain agricultural equipment2006/03/29http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=179The National Transport Commission (NTC) recently welcomed four new recruits2006/03/14http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=225A review of heavy vehicle regulations covering mass and loading; oversize and overmass; and restricted access vehicles 2006/03/09http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=177Fuel tax credit for heavy diesel vehicles - DOTARS invitation to comment2006/03/02http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=176Transport Certification Australia Limited today announced it has moved one step closer to implementing the IAP2006/02/27http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=175A proposal for a middle tier of nationally consistent mass limits for accredited heavy vehicles was released today for p2006/02/24http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=174Transport Certification Australia Limited (TCA) today officially launched its website, www.tca.gov.au 2006/02/20http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=172THE National Transport Commission today released its Twice the Task report in response to forecasts2006/02/14http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=173IN assessing the productivity potential of reform options, the National Transport Commission’s Twice the Task report2006/02/14http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=171The National Transport Commission (NTC) has published its Strategic Plan for 2006-07 to 2008-09 online.2006/02/08http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=170Transport Certification Australia Limited (TCA) today announced the appointment of Mr Stephen Golding as its Chairman2006/02/07http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=169THE NTC has released a discussion paper Towards a National Heavy Vehicle Braking Strategy2006/02/03http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=168Stuart Hicks awarded Order of Australia2006/01/26http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=167IAP Model Bill approved by Ministers2006/01/20http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=166A comprehensive resource for bus and coach operators has been published by the National Transport Commission (NTC)...2005/12/22http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=165PBS website showcases major NTC reform2005/12/16http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=162AUSTRALIA'S Transport Ministers have approved a policy change, which will allow mobile cranes to tow trailers2005/12/08http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=164THE National Transport Commission (NTC) has released a draft RIS for a package of Australian Road Rules Amendments.2005/12/08http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=161NTC Chief Executive Tony Wilson has acknowledged the contribution of ATA Chief Executive, Chris Althaus 2005/12/06http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=160AS part of its statutory duty to evaluate agreed reforms and consider their ongoing relevance and effectiveness 2005/12/02http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=159AUSTRALIA'S Transport Ministers have endorsed the development of National Transport Commission (NTC) reforms2005/11/23http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=158AUSTRALIA’s Transport Ministers have unanimously approved draft legislation for 26 metre B-doubles.2005/11/04http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=157THE NATIONAL Transport Commission (NTC) will host information sessions2005/10/21http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=156THE NATIONAL Transport Commission’s (NTC) Draft Model Rail Safety (Reform) Bill and an associated Draft RIS2005/10/20http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=154THE NATIONAL Transport Commission (NTC) released a Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) today 2005/10/17http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=155A SCOPING study to explore the long-term options for a future heavy vehicle pricing system in Australia has begun.2005/10/17http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=153The Interim Review Panel (IRP) has referred two Performance-Based Standards (PBS) back to the NTC2005/10/14http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=152Road-train speed limiting capability, seat belt use, Performance Based Standards (PBS) and driver fatigue were issues2005/10/12http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=151AN industry forum on heavy vehicle charges, to be held in Canberra today, will discuss numbers the ATA knows are wrong.2005/10/10http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=150A wide range of views were expressed in response to the National Transport Commission’s ‘technical’ discussion paper2005/10/05http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=149NTC welcomes new Chain of Responsibility laws in New South Wales and Victoria2005/09/30http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=148THE registration of a new organisation Transport Certification Australia (TCA) on 15 August, 2005 has marked2005/09/22http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=147A NATIONAL panel tasked with assessing innovative ‘case study’ vehicles to Performance Based Standards (PBS) has been2005/09/14http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=146DIESEL mechanics will play a key role in cleaning up the air, thanks to a new training package developed by the NTC.2005/09/09http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=145STUART Hicks has today announced his resignation as Commissioner and Chairman of the National Transport Commission (NTC)2005/08/30http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=144NATIONAL Transport Commission (NTC) Chief Executive Tony Wilson said the technical analysis and consultation phase2005/08/17http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=143THE National Transport Commission (NTC) and Australian Trucking Association (ATA) have acknowledged the release2005/08/05http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=142THE National Transport Commission (NTC) last week concluded an extensive series of industry workshops around Australia2005/07/26http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=141B-DOUBLE OPERATION will become safer and more efficient following the decision by Transport Ministers to approve the 2005/07/12http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=140THE NATIONAL TRANSPORT COMMISSION (NTC) is seeking public comment on the draft 7th Edition2005/07/08http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=139ENSURING the road transport industry continues to fully recover its road wear costs is the topic of a discussion paper2005/07/06http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=138HEAVY VEHICLES’ SHARE OF ROAD COSTS are to be reviewed in a discussion paper, as announced today by the Chairman of the 2005/06/28http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=137STATEMENT ON B-DOUBLE LENGTH REVIEW 2005/04/20http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=136ROAD SAFETY gets a shot in the arm when the National Transport Commission (NTC) kicks off a six month health campaign2005/03/15http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=135DRIVING at night may not be as different from day driving as was previously thought.2005/02/17http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=134BETTER management of risks is one of the areas the NTC will be looking at when it makes recommendations...2004/12/20http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=133NATIONAL GUIDELINES to enable roads to be classified into their respective PBS levels have been developed by Main Roads2004/12/17http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=132MANAGING fatigue in the Australian rail industry is the topic of a discussion paper released...2004/11/18http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=130THE NEXT 12 months will be critical in shaping the future of rail safety regulation in Australia. 2004/05/26http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=129FOR THE FIRST time Australia now has identical health standards for rail safety workers in all States and Territories.2004/05/25http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=128AN AGREED set of Performance-Based Standards can now be used to help assess the suitability of heavy vehicles for permit2004/05/10http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=126A COMPREHENSIVE new system to more effectively manage heavy vehicle driver fatigue has been approved by the Australian T2004/04/15http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=125Australia’s Load Restraint Guide is an important resource that helps reduce road fatalities, injuries and traffic conges2004/04/07http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=124A REVIEW of B-Double operations has led to the National Transport Commission (NTC) proposing a 20.6m trailing length dim2004/01/20http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=122The National Transport Commission (NTC) opened its doors for the first time today at its offices in Melbourne.2004/01/15http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=121The Council of Transport Ministers has approved the NRTC’s model Road Transport Reform (Compliance and Enforcement) Bill2003/12/19http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=118BEING WOKEN UP by noisy trucks using engine brakes could soon be a thing of the past for many Australians.2003/09/02http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=119The National Road Transport Commission is seeking views on a proposal to increase the length of refrigerated semi-traile2003/09/02http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=117GUIDELINES for the preparation of Transport Emergency Response Plans have been approved by Australian Transport Minister2003/08/20http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=116PRACTICAL steps to help drivers and transport operators better manage fatigue are outlined in a draft industry code2003/07/17http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=115National Transport Commission takes shape2003/07/04http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=4STEERABLE AXLES could offer significant productivity gains for Australia's transport industry under a Performance-Based2003/03/12http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=5NEW legislation drafted by the NRTC will ensure each party in the supply chain is in future legally accountable for2003/03/06http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=6HOW a performance-based regulatory system can be delivered on the road is the key challenge now facing regulators and2003/01/09http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=7TOUGH measures to reduce crashes involving heavy vehicles have been proposed at a national road safety seminar.2002/10/29http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=8SLEEP is the key ingredient of a new plan for better fatigue management in the heavy vehicle industry.2002/09/30http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=9The NRTC has commenced work to investigate a transport industry proposal that includes controls on the length of trailer2002/09/17http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=10A NATIONAL survey of long distance transport companies has found more needs to be done to manage heavy vehicle driver2002/09/02http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=11TARGETING lawbreakers is the key focus of new national road transport legislation released for comment today.2002/06/06http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=12A new report on heavy vehicle safety has found there are significantly more truck fatalities on Australian roads per2002/04/29http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=13MOST heavy trucks on Australian roads already meet the National Road Transport Commission’s proposed Performance-Based2002/02/19http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=14AUSTRALIAN roads could be a lot quieter if tough proposals on new vehicle noise standards receive widespread support.2002/01/14http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=15NRTC Chairman, Stuart Hicks says Professor Michael Quinlan is correct in stressing that improvements in heavy vehicle2001/12/12http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=16Night driving and flexibility have emerged as key issues in the NRTC's Fatigue Review. 2001/12/12http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=17The National Road Transport Commission (NRTC) has commenced a major review of the medical standards for commercial2001/11/29http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=18EMISSIONS from trucks and buses on Australian roads could fall by nearly a third under new in-service emissions2001/11/15http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=19New fatigue regulation based on providing drivers the opportunity for adequate sleep is the key focus of the fatigue2001/09/25http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=20The continued delivery of practical solutions for road transport in remote areas was emphasised by South Australian2001/08/22http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=21The National Road Transport Commission (NTRC) received the Bus Association of Victoria (BAV) 2001 Award for Safety at2001/07/04http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=22The National Road Transport Commission (NRTC) congratulates Australia's Environment Ministers for their pioneering2001/07/02http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=23Pioneering new laws will equitably spread responsibility for safety in Australia's freight and passenger transport2001/06/14http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=24An improved national approach to managing truck and bus driver fatigue, and tougher laws for vehicle overloading are key2001/06/05http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=25Australia's vehicle noise limits permit double the noise allowed by international standards and need to be upgraded2001/05/15http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=26Major new features and a lot more information on national road transport reforms are now on the National Road Transport2001/03/21http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=27Adequate sleep for drivers and more flexible regulations are the critical issues in designing Australia's future2001/03/07http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=28Tony Wilson, General Manager Strategic Policy and Planning at the Tasmanian Department of Infrastructure, Energy and2001/02/20http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=29National Road Transport Commission Chairman, Stuart Hicks, today urged manufacturers, retailers, primary producers and2000/12/08http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=30The introduction in 1999/2000 of national road rules and tougher vehicle emission standards were milestones in2000/11/01http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=31New technology such as dashboard cameras using infra-red beams to detect eyelid closure could help detect driver fatigue2000/10/24http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=32The National Road Transport Commission today announced that the national length limit for B-doubles should remain at 252000/09/15http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=33The national project to develop a performance-based standards (PBS) approach to regulating heavy vehicles took another2000/08/22http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=34National Road Transport Commission Chairman, Stuart Hicks, today welcomed the appointment of Erik Finger AO as an NRTC2000/08/21http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=35Coach travel involving two drivers with one resting at any one time, should become safer for drivers and passengers2000/07/03http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=36Australia's bus and coach industry will be better able to respond to bus accidents and other critical incidents2000/06/26http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=37A national drug and alcohol policy for drivers, a trial of electronic log books and tough laws for overloading are major2000/06/08http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=38Australia’s Transport Ministers have approved a proposal by the National Road Transport Commission to increase the drive2000/05/03http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=39A comprehensive review of Australia’s vehicle noise standards will commence in the second half of 2000 as part of a2000/05/03http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=40A greater focus on improving compliance with road transport laws and reducing the impact of noise from trucks, buses and2000/05/03http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=41Australia's Transport Ministers have approved a national noise test to combat loud vehicle exhaust noise and to2000/04/20http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=42A draft report to the National Road Transport Commission released today has concluded that mandatory tests to confirm2000/04/05http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=43A comprehensive, smarter approach to lifting compliance with Australia's road transport laws will be progressed to take2000/03/31http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=44A majority of Australia's Transport Ministers has voted for a proposal to allow indexation of heavy vehicle registration2000/03/02http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=45National Road Transport Commission Chairman, Stuart Hicks, congratulated the ACT government for its introduction from2000/03/01http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=46Updated National Heavy Vehicle Charges2000/02/14http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=47Australian governments were congratulated by the National Road Transport Commission for the introduction of national1999/12/01http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=48National Road Transport Commission Chairman, Stuart Hicks, today launched an investigation of the national regulations1999/11/23http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=49The groundwork by most governments during 1998/99 to implement higher mass limits, including its introduction in South1999/11/03http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=50Approval by Australia's Transport Ministers to the introduction of national road rules from December 1999 realised a 501999/11/03http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=51National Road Transport Commission Chairman, Stuart Hicks, today congratulated the South Australian Government for its1999/11/03http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=52A major national review of load restraint practices for trucks, utes, small trailers and other light vehicles is under1999/10/12http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=53National Road Transport Commission Chairman, Stuart Hicks, today welcomed the appointment of Rae Taylor as NRTC Deputy1999/07/02http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=54National Road Transport Commission Chairman, Stuart Hicks, welcomed today's announcement by the Victorian Government to1999/07/02http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=55Transport Ministers from remote Australia have agreed in principle to form a new Remote Areas Ministerial Forum to1999/06/27http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=56National Road Transport Commission Chairman, Stuart Hicks, today announced the start of Australia's biggest ever review1999/06/09http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=57Trucking companies that seriously overload, badly restrain loads or exceed legal dimensions could face court fines in1999/04/30http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=58Innovation in Australia's road transport industry and the industry's consistent and safe regulation would be boosted by1999/04/29http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=59National standards for the operation of Australia's 11 million vehicles will improve their safety and make them easier1999/03/09http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=60A comprehensive review into how Australia should adopt tougher motor vehicle emission standards is one of the key1999/03/03http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=61Introduction of the National Driver Licensing Scheme in NSW today is a major step towards removing bad drivers from1999/03/01http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=62After a century of motoring, Australia is set at last to adopt a single set of road rules which will apply progressively1999/02/26http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=63Roadside decisions by enforcement staff about heavy vehicle defects will improve and become more nationally consistent1999/02/24http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=64National Road Transport Commission Chairman, Stuart Hicks, today welcomed the appointment by Transport Ministers of1999/02/05http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=65Australia's Transport Ministers have appointed Stuart Hicks as chair and Virginia Hickey and Rae Taylor as Commissioners1999/01/11http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=66National Road Transport Commission Chairman, Stuart Hicks, welcomed today's introduction in South Australia of a pioneer1999/01/04http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=67National Road Transport Commission Chairman, Stuart Hicks, welcomed today's go-ahead by the South Australian Government1999/01/01http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=68Families in some States stand to save thousands of dollars on the cost of buying and running 4WD's for towing certain1998/12/18http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=69A guideline will be introduced nationally by mid 1999 to ensure the consistent, secure and consensual use and release of1998/12/14http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=70NRTC Chairman, Stuart Hicks today welcomed as great news, the plan by a number of States to implement higher mass limits1998/12/10http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=71National Road Transport Commission Chairman, Stuart Hicks, today welcomed introduction on 30 November 1998 of national1998/12/01http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=72National Road Transport Commission Chairman, Stuart Hicks, today congratulated the WA government and the road transport1998/11/20http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=73National Road Transport Commission Chairman, Stuart Hicks, today congratulated the Queensland Government for introducing1998/11/04http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=74Progress to increase mass limits for heavy vehicles with road-friendly suspensions marked a stand-out year for national1998/10/26http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=75The National Road Transport Commission today extended the public comment period for its proposed updated charges to1998/10/13http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=76National Road Transport Commission Chairman, Stuart Hicks, said he was pleased to announce today the appointment of1998/09/03http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=77Victoria's introduction today of national truck and bus driving hours laws is a breakthrough in combating the deadly1998/09/02http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=78Registration fees for over 80 percent of Australia's 335,000 heavy vehicles over 4.5 tonnes would not change or would1998/08/20http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=79NRTC Chairman, Stuart Hicks, today welcomed the announcement by Federal Minister for Transport and Regional Development1998/07/30http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=80National Road Transport Commission Acting Chairman, John Stanley, today welcomed the recent passage of the new NRTC Act1998/07/16http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=81The second heavy vehicle reform package being developed by the NRTC, road agencies and the Road Transport Forum includes1998/07/13http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=82Comprehensive information about the national drive to reform Australia's road transport industry is now on the Internet1998/07/08http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=83The National Road Transport Commission today congratulated the NSW and Victorian Governments for being the first States1998/07/01http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=84Guidelines are being considered to give exemptions in certain circumstances to B-double operators in remote Australia1998/06/23http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=85John Stanley has been reappointed Deputy Chairman of the National Road Transport Commission and Caroline Ameduri has1998/06/05http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=86Higher mass limits for Australia's heavy vehicles moved a step closer today when Transport Ministers decided that1998/04/24http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=87Australia's long-haul truckies will be better able to combat the deadly effects of driver fatigue which is one of the1998/04/17http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=88The Tasmanian Government's trial of automated charging for heavy vehicle use is a leading edge technology project that1998/03/27http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=89National Road Transport Commission Chairman, Stuart Hicks, today welcomed the decision of the Minister for Roads, Carl1998/03/04http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=90The fast-tracking of practical road transport reforms on-the-ground, the fostering of transport innovation and more1998/02/23http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=91New laws to combat the small minority of reckless trucking companies forcing drivers to spend long hours at the wheel1998/02/08http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=92From 31 March 1998, companies endangering public safety when transporting dangerous goods could face fines of up to half1998/02/05http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=93Australia’s worst drivers would be banished from the roads much sooner and be prevented from holding multiple licences1998/02/05http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=94The National Road Transport Commission (NRTC) announced today that Mr Stuart Hicks had been appointed its new Chairman1998/01/29http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=95Truck drivers and operators could face much higher court fines and suspension of vehicle registration under options1997/12/22http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=100Road transport in remote Australia received a major boost today with the opening of the National Road Transport1997/12/22http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=96The national mass limit for truck and dog trailers is proposed to increase from 42.5 to up to 50 tonnes under proposed1997/12/16http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=97Transport Ministers meeting in New Zealand have approved a national framework for alternative compliance designed to1997/12/16http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=98Tough new penalties to combat speeding heavy trucks and buses will be introduced by all States and Territories by 19991997/12/16http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=99Agreement by all Australian Governments to the NRTC’s extension beyond 1998 marked a significant turning point for road1997/12/08http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=101A review has commenced to determine whether the current national road train speed limit of 90km/h should remain in force1997/08/05http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=102The transport of dangerous goods on Australia’s roads will become safer and more efficient under a landmark package of1997/07/04http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=103Road train dollies with air suspension should be eligible for higher masses to lift the productivity of road transport1997/06/12http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=104The National Road Transport Commission has relaxed the medical standards for commercial drivers with heart conditions1997/05/13http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=105National reforms to the road transport industry could ultimately benefit Australia’s economy by around $1 billion a year1997/04/18http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=106The cost of Anti-Lock Braking Systems is too high to justify making them compulsory for a wider range of heavy vehicles1997/04/18http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=107Managing Directors and other company staff could be liable for driver offences under draft legislation released today1997/03/25http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=108National Road Transport Commission Chief Executive, David O’Sullivan, today called for comment on a proposal to 1997/03/18http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=109The Federal Government and the NRTC will each contribute $50,000 to the Road Transport Forum to develop a user-friendly1997/03/15http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=110The latest information about road transport reform in Australia is now on the Internet following the launch of the1997/02/19http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=111Transport operators, freight forwarders and even customers could be prosecuted for truck driving offences under1997/02/12http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=112Owners of Australia’s 320,000 heavy vehicles are unlikely to face revised national registration charges until the latter1997/01/16http://ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsId=113Truckie log books could go high-tech under a National Road Transport Commission (NRTC) plan to permit electronic1997/01/03