Compliance and Enforcement
The Compliance and Enforcement legislation introduces the concept of ‘chain of responsibility’ to recognise all parties that have a role in the transportation of goods by road.
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About Compliance and Enforcement
In November 2003, the National Transport Commission finalised a regulatory model to assist state governments in handling certain compliance issues in the road transport industry.The Compliance and Enforcement legislation introduces the concept of ‘chain of responsibility’ to recognise all parties that have a role in the transportation of goods by road.
The Compliance and Enforcement legislation is contained in the Road Traffic (Vehicles) Act 2012 and the Road Traffic (Administration) Act 2008.
Although the legislation has been passed by Parliament, it will not come into effect until a later date to allow for an implementation period.
The implementation period is required to draft regulations to support the acts and communicate information to all stakeholders and industry members of the nature and structure of the new obligations and the changes to existing laws.
It is estimated the legislation will come into effect towards the end of 2013. Updates and further information will be posted on this site when available.
 State Law Publisher - Road Traffic (Administration) Act 2008
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State Law Publisher - Road Traffic (Vehicles) Act 2012
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Key objectives
The key objectives of the legislation are to provide a framework for clearer, nationally-consistent compliance in the road transport industry, improved road safety, the minimisation of unfair competitive advantage amongst operators, and better protection for infrastructure and the environment.- Consultation period - comment on the Bill
- Compliance and Enforcement information sheets provide a summary of the concepts and principles.
