2011 Annual Report - National Transport Commission

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Measuring our performance The following table summarises our regulatory efficiency performance over the past financial year. OUR STRATEgIES OUTCOMES KPIs RESUlT Evidence-based policy Regulatory policy is supported by rigorously established and objective evidence Risk-based regulation Avoid unnecessary regulation and consider non-regulatory (operational reform) responses Performance-based regulation Stakeholder engagement The NTC is committed to meaningful and transparent engagement with all its stakeholders in the development of national reforms. Throughout the year, the NTC held approximately 90 formal stakeholder engagements across all states and territories (workshops, focus groups and surveys) which reached over 4,200 stakeholders (see map on right). This is in addition to ongoing contact with stakeholders through stakeholder advisory and working groups, informal one-on-one meetings, submissions and attendance at stakeholder events. A number of stakeholder advisory and working groups were operational over the past financial year and are outlined overleaf. The NTC appreciates the assistance of these groups and acknowledges the contributions from all members who served on the various bodies during the year. 12 NTC Annual Report 2010–11 Regulations keep pace with changes in technology to promote innovation, where practical Lifecycle methodology Identify and research issues, develop options, plan implementation and monitor outcomes Office of Best Practice Regulation (OBPR) approval Cost–benefit analyses of relevant options Technology innovation and take-up Monitor and report project KPIs OBPR approved all regulatory impact statements issued during the year. All regulatory impact statements included a cost– benefit analysis. NTC also pursued a non-regulatory path to improve transport safety through the Corporate approach to transport safety project. NTC progressed a number of reforms during the year that use technology to promote innovation, such as work on in-vehicle telematics and the Performance Based Standards scheme. NTC continued to monitor and maintain its reforms throughout the year and commenced implementation planning for relevant reforms. A new outcomes-based performance reporting framework was also developed and endorsed by the ATC. This will enhance the monitoring and reporting of reforms in the future. Locations of stakeholder engagements
Standing Committee on Transport and Transport Agency Chief Executives The Standing Committee on Transport (SCOT) and Transport Agency Chief Executives (TACE) advisory groups consist of heads of transport departments and road authorities from each state and territory as well as New Zealand. A representative from local government and the NTC Chief Executive are also members of these groups. Industry Advisory Group The Industry Advisory Group (IAG) includes representatives of the Australian Automobile Association, Australian Trucking Association, Australasian Railway Association, National Farmers Federation, Transport Workers Union, Minerals Council of Australia, Ports Australia and the Australian Logistics Council as well as vehicle manufacturers, suppliers, transport operators, transport training industry and the bus industry suppliers’ representatives. Performance Based Standards Review Panel The Performance Based Standards Review Panel (PRP) provides a national forum for the evaluation of SMART heavy vehicle applications under the PBS scheme. It comprises senior representatives from transport agencies. Fatigue Authorities Panel The Fatigue Authorities Panel comprises representatives from the fatigue authorities of participating states and territories. Established by the ATC as an advisory group under the Heavy Vehicle Driver Fatigue reform, it is charged with ensuring national consistency in the awarding of Advanced Fatigue Management (AFM) accreditation in all participating states and territories. COAG project offices and boards The NTC has established effective working relationships with the project offices and boards of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, National Rail Safety Regulator and COAG Road Reform Plan projects. The NTC also liaises with the advisory groups for these projects via the relevant project office in the course of its work. Other groups Other specific project groups include: • project reference groups, such as the Assessing Fitness to Drive and National Standard of Health Assessment for Rail Safety Workers Project Reference Groups, which provide advice on revisions to the health standards for drivers and rail safety workers • national maintenance groups including the Australian Road Rules Maintenance Group and Fatigue Reform Maintenance Group. These provide advice to the NTC on keeping these reforms up to date. Future outlook The 2011/12–2013/14 National Transport Commission Strategic Plan outlines a refreshed vision, mission and role. The following vision, mission and role will guide the NTC as it undertakes its work in the year ahead: Our vision Australia’s prosperity and community liveability is enhanced by the movement of people and goods. 6 Our mission To champion and facilitate changes that improve productivity, safety and environmental outcomes. Our role By developing national regulatory and operational reform and implementation strategies for road, rail and intermodal transport. 6 Liveability – ‘the degree to which a location supports quality of life, health and wellbeing for the people who live, work or visit there’. (A sustainable population strategy for Australia, Commonwealth Government, 2011) NTC Annual Report 2010–11 13
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