The National Transport Commission (NTC) performs the role of an expert adviser to the Transport and Infrastructure Council on national regulatory reform development, implementation and evaluation in the Australian land transport sector, principally in respect of the national regulators for heavy vehicles and rail safety.
The Council, a ministerial council formed by the Council of Australian Governments, is responsible for the NTC, as an inter-jurisdictional transport body covered by an IGA. The Commonwealth is the host jurisdiction for the NTC.
Further information
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Type of Body
R. Management Board
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Established By / Under
Act / Regulation
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Established By/Under More info
National Transport Commission Act 2003, section 5 pursuant to the Intergovernmental Agreement for Regulatory and Operational Reform in Road, Rail and Intermodal Transport 2003
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Paid Members?
Yes
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
6
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
Yes
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Classification
X. Internal Management
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Auditor
ANAO
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Function Categorization
Regulatory / Review / Inquiry / Commission
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
Level 15, 628 Bourke Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Australia
Current board appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | Ms. Carolyn Walsh | 13 December 2023 | 31 December 2025 |
| Deputy Chair | VACANT | ||
| CEO/Executive Director/Managing Director | Mr. Michael Hopkins | 10 July 2023 | 9 July 2028 |
| Member | Michael Byrne | 15 July 2024 | 14 July 2027 |
| Member | Ms. Loretta Lynch | 15 July 2024 | 14 July 2027 |
| Member | Jim Betts | 29 September 2022 | 28 September 2025 |
| Member | Mr. Jon Whelan | 15 July 2024 | 31 December 2026 |
| Member | VACANT |
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