National Road Transport Commission
NRTC
1991 – January 2004
Intergovernmental statutory body that developed uniform or consistent national road transport laws and heavy vehicle reforms for adoption by the Commonwealth, states and territories.
How it came into existence
Established under the National Road Transport Commission Act 1991, following the 1991 intergovernmental Heavy Vehicles Agreement, as an independent body reporting to the council of Commonwealth, state and territory transport ministers.
Legislation: National Road Transport Commission Act 1991
How it ended
Replaced in January 2004 by the National Transport Commission, established under the National Transport Commission Act 2003 with a remit extending to rail and intermodal transport.
- National road transport regulatory reform
Main functions
- National heavy vehicle registration charges
- Uniform heavy vehicle registration and driver licensing rules
- Australian Road Rules
- Dangerous goods road transport regulation
- Vehicle mass, dimension and operating standards
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Department of Transport and Regional Services.
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Sources
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