NTC policy update: Working toward a safer, more productive heavy vehicle industry Natroad Annual Conference Paul Retter, Chief Executive and Commissioner 14 August 2015

Scope NTC and NHVR roles and tasks National Heavy Vehicle Registration Scheme – Policy Issues National Heavy Vehicle Charges 2016 Heavy Vehicle Roadworthiness Review Chain of Responsibility Duties Review Improving HVNL Technology Load Restraint Guide Safety

Clarifying our roles NTC Drive national transport reform Develop policy, regulatory and operational reform for Australia’s road, rail and intermodal transport system Maintain and update HVNL and RSNL Evaluate implementation of reforms NHVR Administer the HVNL Monitor, investigate and enforce compliance of HVNL Provide advice to NTC on ways to improve HV legislation and regulations

Operational Policy - Heavy Vehicle Sector NHVR will increase its focus on operational policy. continue to administer the HVNL and regulations propose routine amendments to regulations update and streamline processes and operational policy instruments and guidance documents (e.g. permits, national notices, work diaries, inspection manuals, guidelines for granting access, PBS and NHVAS).

Strategic Policy – Heavy Vehicle Sector NTC will increase its focus on strategic policy issues: Continue to implement national reform related amendments to heavy vehicle policy and legislation. Continue to amend model laws in Australia (e.g. DG Code, AVSRs and ARRs). Continue to oversee Heavy Vehicle Charges and related processes. Increased focus on reforms focussed on productivity and technology based innovation

National Heavy Vehicle Registration Scheme – Policy Issues Complexity of CTPI and Concessions Next steps by NHVR

National Heavy vehicle Charges Annual Adjustment to Road User Charge (RUC) Heavy Vehicle Charges 1 July 2016

Heavy Vehicle Roadworthiness Review Improvement themes: National standardisation and consistency Improved Compliance Inspection of heavy vehicles Strengthening of NHVAS Next Steps

Chain of Responsibility Duties Review Ministerial decisions on 22 May 2015 Development of primary duties in the Heavy Vehicle National Law Discussion Paper released 8 July 2015 Submissions closed 7 August 2015

Improvements to the HVNL and Related Model Laws Recent Changes to HVNL: Updated schedule of Infringement Penalties and Demerit Points, and Improving schedule consistency with HVNL terminology Improvements to transport of Dangerous Goods Laws Improvements to AVSRs

Technology – part of the solution “In 2015, we have safer vehicles, safer speeds, safer roads, and generally more responsible and safer behaviour. Nonetheless, heavy vehicle crash incidents continue to occur…” 2015 Major Accident Investigation Report, National Truck Accident Research Centre Australia must embrace technology if we are to improve safety, increase productivity and cut red tape. In vehicle telematics electronic work diaries Intelligent transport systems and increasingly automated vehicles

Embrace technology Australia must embrace technology if we are to increase productivity, improve safety, reduce regulatory burden, and grow our economy. Developing appropriate regulatory and operational frameworks requires a national approach, which is being led by NTC.

Load Restraint Guide Review and Update Aim to make more user friendly & remove areas of ambiguity / inconsistent interpretation Extensive consultation process with state / territory jurisdictions and industry We will review the guide in sections: 1.Legal obligations for operators including the performance standards that must be met. 2.Guidance for operators and authorised officers 3.Guidance for certifiers.

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