Paul Retter National Transport Commission

Modifying regulatory frameworks to boost mobility innovations.

About the NTC • Independent agency • Funded by federal, state and territory governments (x 9) • National land transport laws • National reforms for Australia’s land transport systems • Advise governments on strategic issues, e.g. technology:

– Reviewing regulatory frameworks to support more AV technology – Guiding regulatory decisions into the future

Land Transport Regulation 2040 • LTR 2040 • Help governments understand the ‘what’ and ‘how’ of future

regulations • 20-25 year outlook

LTR 2040: Likely drivers of change Over the next 20-25 years:

1. Automation 2. Data availability and sharing (big data, connected technology) 3. Shared mobility (ride sharing) 4. Consumer demand for convenience and new services

Driverless, shared, on-demand … safer, healthier, happier.

What would it mean for governments? • Dramatically change their role in transport e.g.

– Fewer congestion management and supply chain issues – Reduced public transport involvement and subsidies – Fewer accidents = reduced costs – Current licensing and registration systems redundant – Fuel and fine-based revenue reduced – Enforcement needs could change from roadside to back office

But change won’t happen overnight …

LTR 2040 next steps

• Consultation papers out now • Present stage 1 findings to

ministers May 2017 – Public release – Include any

recommendations for future regulatory work

Automated vehicle project • NTC project to address barriers to AV technology • Hundreds of potential barriers to road AVs • Remove barriers but need to consider replacing them and how • Short-term priorities:

1. On-road trials – exemptions and national guidelines 2. Resolve ‘control’ via staged approach:

• Human driver still in control of level 3 AV • National enforcement guidelines • Possible legislative change

AV project continued • Medium-term priority = Safety assurance system • Road managers to administer • AV operators to demonstrate they meet safety criteria • Key points:

– Mainly performance-based – National system, internationally aligned

A responsive regulatory environment 1. National consistency 2. More performance-based regulations 3. Remove barriers – replace with fit-for-purpose regulatory tools 4. Only regulate where necessary 5. Regular reviews 6. Flexibility 7. Recognise that mobility will be seen very differently

Work with us to shape future regulations • Automated vehicle project:

James Williams – jwilliams@ntc.gov.au

• Land Transport Regulation 2040 project (LTR 2040): Michelle Hendy – mhendy@ntc.gov.au