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General Transport Information - Legislation

- Australian Land Transport Development Act 1988
- Inspector of Transport Security Act 2006
- Transport Safety Investigation Act 2003

National Bodies

- Australia. Parliament. House of Representatives. Standing Committee on Transport and Regional Services
- Australia. Parliament. Senate. Standing Committee on Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport
- Australian Transport Council
Council of Federal, State and Territory transport ministers
- Australian Transport Safety Bureau
- Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government
- Portfolio legislation
- National Transport Commission
Formerly, the National Road Transport Commission (NRTC), the NTC was established in 2004 to promote uniform regulatory aspects of land transport (road and rail) networks

Air
Aviation Legislation

Other Legislation
- Air Services Act 1995
- Aviation Transport Security Act 2004
- Crimes (Aviation) Act 1991
National Aviation Bodies
- Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association of Australia
- Airservices Australia
Provides air traffic services; the design, creation and maintenance of airways systems; and aviation rescue and firefighting services
- Australian Transport Safety Bureau. Aviation page
Formerly Bureau of Air Safety Investigation (BASI)
- Civil Aviation Safety Authority
CASA was established as an independent statutory authority on 6 July 1995 by an amendment to the Civil Aviation Act 1988. The powers and functions of CASA are defined in Section 9 of the legislation. Its primary function is to regulate aviation safety to the Australian public
- Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Aviation Planning and Regulation page
- International Air Services Commission
Processes applications by existing and prospective Australian airlines for capacity and route entitlements available under air services arrangements
- IASC Determinations and Decisions
Aviation Publications
- Halsburys laws of Australia. Title 35. Aviation
Commercial publication. Not available outside Parliament
- Australian Aviation Safety in Review (Australian Transport Safety Bureau)
- Aviation safety regulation chronology 1982-2006 (M. James, Commonwealth Parliamentary Library)
- Airspace 2000 and Related Issues: Report (Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee)
- Airports Bill 1996 and the Airports (Transitional) Bill 1996: Report by the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Legislation Committee, August 1996
- Intrastate aviation (Industry Commission report no. 25, 1992)
Links to Other Australian Aviation Sites
- Via AustlII
Overseas Aviation Sites
- Via WorldLII
- United States Aviation Law Sites (Cornell University)

Rail
Rail Legislation

Roads
Roads Legislation
Federal and Uniform Laws
- Australian Land Transport Development Act 1998
- Interstate Road Transport Act 1985
- Interstate Road Transport Charge Act 1985
- Motor Vehicles Standards Act 1989
Click on 'Enables' tab to view Motor Vehicle Standards Regulations, Determinations and Australian Design Rules
- Road Transport Reform (Dangerous Goods) Act 1995
- Road Transport Reform (Heavy Vehicles Registration) Act 1997
- Road Transport Reform (Vehicles and Traffic) Act 1993
- Roads to Recovery Act 2000
- Australian Design Rules
Set out design standards for vehicle safety and emissions.
- National Environment Protection (Diesel Vehicle Emissions) Measure (National Environment Protection Council)
- Australian Road Rules
- Advertising for Motor Vehicles: Voluntary Code of Practice (Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries, 2002)
State and Territory Road Legislation
- New South Wales
- South Australia
- Victoria
- Western Australia
Road Court Decisions, Law Reports etc
- Motor vehicle reports
Table of contents and index to current issue
National Road Bodies
- Australian Local Government Association. Transport page
Local government information mainly relating to technical and economic aspects of road transport
- ARRB Transport Research
Formerly the Australian Road Research Board
- Australian Transport Safety Bureau. Roads page
- Austroads
The association of Australian and New Zealand road transport and traffic authorities
- Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government. Roads page
- Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government. Land Transport of Dangerous Goods page
- Inter-State Commission
Although provided for in the Constitution, the Commission no longer exists. In 1975 it was reconstituted by the Inter-State Commission Act to inquire into national transport issues. In 1989 the Commission was abolished. This extract from the Report on federalism: the role of the States gives background information on the Commission
Road Publications
- Halsburys laws of Australia. Commercial publication. Not available outside Parliament
- Title 425. Chapter 1. Road Transport ;
- Title 225. Highways, Roads and Bridges
- Report: Australian Road Rules - Five Year Effectiveness Review (National Transport Commission)
- Traffic law enforcement: a review of the literature (Monash University Accident Research Centre, Report 53, 1994)
Links to Other Australian Road Sites
- via National Transport Commission
Links to State road authorities and automobile associations
Overseas Road Sites
- World Road Association (PIARC)
- Highways and motor vehicles law: an overview
Links to United States road traffic (Cornell University)

Sea
Maritime Legislation
Federal and Uniform Legislation
- Admiralty Act 1988
- ANL Act 1956
Formerly Australian Shipping Commission Act 1956
- Australian Maritime Safety Authority Act 1990
- Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1991
- Crimes at Sea Act 2000
- Crimes (Ships and Fixed Platforms) Act 1992
- Historic Shipwrecks Act 1976
- Lighthouses Act 1911
- Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims Act 1989
- Marine Insurance Act 1909
- Marine Navigation Levy Act 1989
- Marine Navigation Levy Collection Act 1989
- Marine Navigation (Regulatory Functions) Levy Act 1991
- Marine Navigation (Regulatory Functions) Levy Collection Act 1991
- Navigation Act 1912
- Occupational Health and Safety (Maritime Industry) Act 1993
- Port Statistics Act 1977
- Protection of the Sea (Harmful Anti-fouling Systems) Act 2006
- Protection of the Sea (Civil Liability) Act 1981
- Protection of the Sea (Imposition of Contributions to Oil Pollution Compensation Fund - Customs) Act 1993
- Protection of the Sea (Imposition of Contributions to Oil Pollution Compensation Fund - Excise) Act 1993
- Protection of the Sea (Imposition of Contributions to Oil Pollution Compensation Fund - General) Act 1993
- Protection of the Sea (Oil Pollution Compensation Fund) Act 1993
- Protection of the Sea (Powers of Intervention) Act 1981
- Protection of the Sea (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Act 1983
- Protection of the Sea (Shipping Levy) Act 1981
- Protection of the Sea (Shipping Levy Collection) Act 1981
- Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1992
- Shipping Registration Act 1981
- Stevedoring Levy (Collection) Act 1998
- Stevedoring Levy (Imposition) Act 1998
- Trade Practices Act 1974. Part X. International liner cargo shipping
Part X starts after section 110 and ends before section 150A, even though its section numbering is 10.01 through to 10.93, a drafting oddity which is unique to Commonwealth legislation
- Marine Orders
- Uniform Shipping Laws Code
National Maritime Bodies
- Australian Maritime Safety Authority
- Australian Maritime and Transport Arbitration Commission (AMTAC)
- Australian Transport Safety Bureau. Marine page
- Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government. Shipping Regulation page
- National Marine Safety Committee
An intergovernmental committee charged with achieving uniform marine safety legislation and practices
- University of Queensland. Centre for Maritime Law
Maritime Publications
- Halsburys laws of Australia. (Commercial publication. Not available outside Parliament)
- Title 270. Maritime Law;
- Title 425. Chapter 3. Water Transport
- Hicksons Transport Trade and Energy e-bulletin
Current issues in maritime law
- Australian and New Zealand Maritime Law Journal (vol 20, 2006 +)
- 2006 Maritime legislation reform: Navigation Act and Shipping Registration Act reform: implementation consultation paper (Dept of Transport and Regional Services, and Australian Maritime Safety Authority)
- 2001 Review of the Marine Insurance Act 1909 (Australian Law Reform Commission report no. 91, 2001)
- 2000 Review of the Navigation Act 1912: final report (Dept of Transport and Regional Services, and Australian Maritime Safety Authority)
- 1999 Inquiry into International Liner Cargo Shipping: Part X of the Trade Practices Act 1974: final report (Productivity Commission)
- 1986-1990 Criminal admiralty jurisdiction and prize (ALRC 48, 1990). Civil admiralty jurisdiction (ALRC 33, 1986) (Australian Law Reform Commission reports)
Links to Other Australian Maritime Sites
- Via Australian Maritime Safety Authority
- Via Deakin University Law School
Provides links to Australian and overseas sites
Overseas Sites
- WorldLII links to overseas sites
Includes links to international organisations and international instruments
- University of Hamburg links to overseas sites
Bilingual directory of international instruments, with links to hundreds of maritime laws sites around the world. Very comprehensive
- AdmiraltyLaw.com links to Canadian sites
- Resources for Maritime and Admiralty Law (United States law)

Space Law and Space Legislation
- Space Activities Act 1998
- Christmas Island Space Centre (APSC Proposal) Ordinance 2001
- Senate debate on the Ordinance : 19 June 2002 pp 2208-2213; 20 June 2002 pp2270-2280
- Australian Government Space Portal (Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research)

Road transport
Australian Bicycle Council
The Australian Bicycle Council is the national body that manages and coordinates implementation of The Australian National Cycling Strategy 2005 - 2010.
http://www.austroads.com.au/abc/
Australian Design Rules - third edition
The Australian Design Rules (ADRs) are national standards for vehicle safety, anti-theft and emissions. The standards apply to vehicles new, imported as new or second hand vehicles.
http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/roads/motor/design/adr_online.aspx
Australian vehicle standards
The Australian Vehicle Standards Rules and Australian Design Rules (ADR) govern the design and construction of new vehicles. Includes information about National Heavy Vehicle Dimensions.
http://www.ntc.gov.au/ViewPage.aspx?page=A02300408400160020
Austroads
Austroads is the association of Australian and New Zealand road transport and traffic authorities. Austroads members are the six Australian state and two territory road transport and traffic authorities, the Department for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA), and Transit New Zealand.
http://www.austroads.com.au/
Fuel consumption guide 1986-2003
Compare the fuel consumption of different vehicles sold in Australia between 1986 and 2003. The Fuel Consumption Guide database includes passenger cars and four-wheel drives, and light commercial vehicles up to 2.7 tonnes gross vehicle mass.
Fuel schemes essentials
This site gives an overview of how businesses can cut their fuel costs by registering for fuel tax credits. The site also provides useful links and information that will assist employers in completing the fuel tax credit labels on their business activity statements.
http://www.ato.gov.au/fuelschemes
Fuel Tax Credit for Heavy Diesel Vehicles
Under the new Fuel Tax Act 2006, which applies from 1 July 2006, businesses wishing to seek a fuel tax credit for the use of diesel fuel in a heavy road vehicle must satisfy one of four environmental criteria to be eligible for the credit. The environmental criteria apply to diesel vehicles over 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass which are used in an on-road business activity.
http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/roads/environment/fuel_tax_credit/
Green Vehicle Guide
The Green Vehicle Guide allows you to see the environmental ratings of new and old vehicles sold in Australia. You can use the guide to see how vehicles compare on greenhouse and air pollution emissions and fuel consumption.
Importing vehicles to Australia
Vehicle importing and certification requirements for those wanting to import vehicles into Australia.
http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/roads/vehicle_regulation/bulletin/importing_vehicles/index.aspx
Intelligent Access Program (IAP)
IAP uses the Global Navigational Satellite System to monitor heavy vehicles’ road use, giving transport operators flexible access to the Australian road network to suit their specific business and operational needs.
http://www.iap.gov.au/
LPG vehicle scheme
The LPG Vehicle Scheme offers grants to assist with the cost of the purchase of a new dual-fuel (petrol/LP) or dedicated LPG vehicle or an approved and fitted LPG system.
http://www.ausindustry.gov.au/EnergyandFuels/LPGVehicleScheme/Pages/home.aspx
Nation Building - Economic Stimulus Plan
Keep informed about the economy and the progress of the Australian Government's $42 billion Nation Building - Economic Stimulus Plan. This site links to information on what's happening with solar rebates and insulation programs, the bonus payments and the community infrastructure, education, housing and road and rail programs. You can subscribe to regular updates on the Economic Stimulus Plan.
http://www.economicstimulusplan.gov.au/
Registered Automotive Workshop Scheme
The RAWS site enables members of the general public to search for Registered Automotive Workshops (RAWs) actively participating in the Registered Automotive Workshop Scheme (RAWS) and for vehicles that have been fitted with a "used import plate".
http://raws.infrastructure.gov.au/
Road safety
Department for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government contributes to the development of informed road safety policies by collecting and disseminating national road crash statistics, producing research and public information materials, and providing evidence-based advice on a range of road safety issues.
http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/roads/safety/
Road Vehicle Certification System (RVCS)
The Road Vehicle Certification System (RVCS) allows vehicle manufacturers to electronically certify that the vehicles that they supply to the Australian market meet prescribed safety standards specified in the Australian Design Rules (ADRs). To use RVCS you must be registered.
http://rvcs-prodweb.dot.gov.au/
Roads
Department for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government index page including links to information on road transport and vehicles legislation; road transport regulation and operation; vehicle safety standards, importing a motor vehicle, vehicle design rules and certification; transport for people with disabilities and vehicle emissions, noise and energy issues.
http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/roads/index.aspx
Transport Certification Australia
Transport Certification Australia Limited (TCA) is supporting the development and implementation of the Intelligent Access Program (IAP) and ensuring that IAP Service Providers are certified and audited. The IAP is a voluntary program which provides heavy vehicles with access, or improved access, to the Australian road network in return for monitoring of compliance with specific access conditions by vehicle telematics solutions.
http://www.tca.gov.au/
Truck Buyers Guide
The Truck Buyers Guide can help business owners who require a small-medium sized truck, but do not have a detailed knowledge of truck specifications and performance. It provides a step by step guide to help you make a well informed choice that suits your business needs while minimising fuel consumption.
Vehicle safety
Links to Vehicle Standards, Vehicle Recalls and Vehicle Safety Measures.
http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/roads/vehicle_regulation/vehicle/index.aspx
Vehicle standards bulletins
Publications in the Vehicle Standards Bulletin (VSB) series provide information on the design, manufacture, sale, modification, maintenance, import and repair of road vehicles. The term "road vehicles" includes both motor vehicles and trailers.
http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/roads/vehicle_regulation/bulletin/index.aspx

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