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News Releases 2009 NewsRSS

22 Dec 2009
Best wishes for a safe Christmas
It has been another busy year for the transport industry and the National Transport Commission...  [MORE..]
 
07 Dec 2009
COAG reaffirms commitment to national transport reform
NTC today welcomed the commitment of COAG to national transport reform including progress on national regulators  [MORE..]
 
23 Nov 2009
Car emissions data highlights opportunity
The National Transport Commission (NTC) today released the ‘Carbon Emissions from New Australian Light Vehicles’  [MORE..]
 
06 Nov 2009
NTC welcomes ATC meeting outcomes
The Australian Transport Council (ATC) meeting in Sydney today announced the membership of the new National Road Safety  [MORE..]
 
28 Oct 2009
2008/09 Annual Report highlights national achievements
The National Transport Commission (NTC) today released its 2008/09 Annual Report themed around the ‘end-to-end’ movement  [MORE..]
 
14 Oct 2009
Ministers approve accreditation changes to improve industry safety
Ministers approve accreditation changes to improve industry safety  [MORE..]
 
15 Sep 2009
Proposed road rule changes to improve road safety
Measures to ensure children are restrained safely in taxis and public minibuses form part of a package of draft  [MORE..]
 
05 Aug 2009
Reform agenda to revitalise Australia’s rail freight sector
Following the recent Council of Australian Governments (COAG) agreement to progress national rail safety regulation, the  [MORE..]
 
23 Jul 2009
Draft policy to reduce paperwork on the road
A position paper released for consultation outlines a practical alternative to paper-based work diaries using technology  [MORE..]
 
22 Jul 2009
Review outlines the way forward for Performance Based Standards
A review of the national Performance Based Standards (PBS) reform has identified improvements to ensure the scheme reali  [MORE..]
 
06 Jul 2009
Transport Medical Standards review to ensure best practice
The National Transport Commission (NTC) is seeking public comment to assist with a review of transport medical standards  [MORE..]
 
02 Jul 2009
COAG takes historic step toward a national transport system
National Transport Commission (NTC) Chief Executive Nick Dimopoulos today welcomed the Council of Australian Governments  [MORE..]
 
01 Jul 2009 Paul Sullivan
New policy will help drive common rail safety standards
Ministers unanimously vote to approve a policy and process to recognise industry-developed rail safety standards  [MORE..]
 
17 Jun 2009
Pathway to safe and sustainable transport productivity
Deputy Chairman of the National Transport Commission Dr Ian Johnston AM told an international conference in Michigan  [MORE..]
 
11 Jun 2009
SMART Blueprint delivers 5.5 tonnes extra payload
PBS case study  [MORE..]
 
22 May 2009
Australia moves toward national transport markets
Australia’s Transport Ministers today recommended that the Council of Australian Governments agree on a transition  [MORE..]
 
21 Apr 2009
Heavy vehicle charges impacted by road building programs
Significantly higher spending on major roads in recent years will result in a 3.2% increase in truck and bus  [MORE..]
 
09 Apr 2009
Improving road safety in developing nations
NTC Deputy Chairman Dr Ian Johnston AM has been appointed to the World Bank's Global Road Safety Facility  [MORE..]
 
24 Mar 2009
National data reform to improve rail safety
Australia’s transport ministers have unanimously approved a national strategy for rail safety data collection.  [MORE..]
 
12 Mar 2009
Supply chain planning for the long-term
Improved planning nationally and economic reform of road and rail pricing can unlock productivity in Australia’s supply  [MORE..]
 
11 Mar 2009
World-leading AFM operators get the green light
Governments have given the ‘green light’ for three transport companies to operate under a world-first nationally accredi  [MORE..]
 
13 Feb 2009
National Logistics Safety Code welcomed by NTC
NTC today welcomed the launch of the National Logistics Safety Code (NLSC) at the ALC Annual Forum.  [MORE..]
 
03 Feb 2009
NTC Deputy Chair confirmed
The Australian Transport Council has appointed Professor Ian Johnston AM as Deputy Chair of the Commission.  [MORE..]
 
27 Jan 2009
NTC congratulates transport industry leader on Australia Day honours
National Transport Commission Chairman Greg Martin has congratulated Ross Fraser, who was awarded the Medal (OAM) in the  [MORE..]
 
22 Jan 2009
Review of the National Transport Commission
The NTC Review Steering Committee is seeking submissions from interested individuals or organisations.  [MORE..]
 
16 Jan 2009
Incremental pricing to unlock heavy vehicle productivity
Moving heavier payloads safely and better targeted road spending is the key focus of a feasibility study of incremental  [MORE..]
 
 
   
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