This Digest was prepared for debate. It reflects the legislation as introduced and does not canvass subsequent amendments. This Digest does not have any official legal status. Other sources should be consulted to determine the subsequent official status of the Bill. The major amendment proposed by the Bill extends the life of the National Road Transport Commission by one year.
Small firms dominate the road transport industry.
The dominance of small firms is not reflected in industry share. The Australian road transport industry is heavily regulated. Responsibility for industry regulations is largely a State and Territory matter. Substantial differences in regulations between States and Territories have existed. Since 1991, the Commonwealth, States and Territories have worked, through the mechanism of the National Road Transport Commission, at establishing a national regulatory regime for road transport.