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The National Transport Commission (NTC) has confirmed that the Australian Transport Council has appointed Greg Martin as Chairman and Frank Muller as Member of the Commission.

The National Transport Commission (NTC) was requested by federal, state and territory transport ministers on July 25th 2008 to undertake a review into safe payments. The scope statement for this project is available on the NTC Website

The Transport Workers Union has today welcomed the announcement that the National Transport Commission (NTC) will investigate and report on options for implementing a national system of safe rates for employees and owner-drivers.

The Australian Government has announced that the National Transport Commission (NTC) will investigate and report on driver remuneration and payment methods in the Australian trucking industry and make recommendations for reform.

The ATA has identified several areas of the Freight Transport in a Carbon Constrained Economy discussion paper it finds questionable although it supports the inclusion of transport in the emissions trading scheme in order to encourage the right investment, mode and technology choices over the long-term.

Effective action to cut freight transport greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions can also reduce business costs concludes a National Transport Commission (NTC) discussion paper, Freight transport in a carbon constrained economy.

The ATA has welcomed the appointment of Michael Deegan as the Australian Government’s first Infrastructure Coordinator. Deegan will run the day to day operations of Infrastructure Australia and will assist the Infrastructure Australia Advisory Council, which is chaired by Sir Rod Eddington.

The NTC have released proposed improvements to the Australian Road Rules in the latest amendment package. One of these changes includes a requirement for drivers to give an advanced left or right turning signal before entering a roundabout.

The National Transport Commission (NTC) has confirmed that Transport Ministers have appointed Michael Deegan, Professor Ian Johnston AM, Greg Martin, Julie-Anne Schafer and Bill Noonan AOM as Commissioners of the National Transport Commission (NTC). Deegan will continue in his role as Chairman, with Martin appointed as Deputy Chairman.

The NTC says it is delighted with preparation for the July 25 Australian Transport Council (ATC) meeting, and thanks all stakeholders for their efforts and contribution.