Road Safety and Standards Authority
1 May 1975 – 10 June 1976
Short-lived national statutory authority of the Whitlam government, set up to advise the Minister for Transport on road safety, set safety standards for motor vehicles and highways, certify that vehicles complied and prepare road safety impact statements.
How it came into existence
Established under the Road Safety and Standards Authority Act 1975 (No. 30 of 1975), in force from 1 May 1975, to take over national road and vehicle safety standards work from the Office of Road Safety, set up in the Department of Transport about 1974.
- Road safety advice
- Motor vehicle and highway safety standards
The Office of Road Safety in the Department of Transport, which continued and took the role back in 1976.
Legislation: Road Safety and Standards Authority Act 1975
How it ended
Abolished from 10 June 1976 by the Road Safety and Standards Authority (Repeal) Act 1976 under the Fraser government; its role returned to the Office of Road Safety in the Department of Transport. How far the authority had begun operating is not confirmed.
- Road safety advice
- Motor vehicle and highway safety standards
Main functions
- Advice on road safety
- Motor vehicle and highway safety standards
- Certification of vehicle compliance with standards
- Road safety impact statements
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Department of Transport.
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Sources
Some dates or links for this organisation are uncertain. Corrections are welcome.