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Commonwealth act
This Act has been repealed and is no longer in force. It is retained for historical reference.
What this Act does
This legislation establishes the National Road Transport Commission (NRTC) — a national body that coordinates road transport rules across Australia. It creates a system where the Commonwealth, States, Territories and New Zealand work together to write and administer uniform road transport laws.
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Direct links to the current provisions in National Road Transport Commission Act 1991.
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Who it affects
Why it matters
Before this Act, each state had different road rules, creating a compliance nightmare for interstate transport. This legislation fixes that by creating a single national system (or "cooperative scheme") where laws are made once and applied everywhere, improving safety, reducing red tape, and facilitating international trade with New Zealand.