What is the Transport Commission and who is the Commissioner for Transport?
The Transport Commission is a statutory body established under the Transport Act 1981 that has various functions and powers relating to the coordination and regulation of transport in Tasmania.
The role of Commissioner for Transport is appointed by the Governor.
Cynthia Heydon is the current Commissioner and is supported by staff within Building Tasmania in the exercise of the Commission’s functions and powers.
What are the statutory functions of the Transport Commission?
The functions of the Transport Commission, as set out by the Transport Act 1981, are:
- to devise, initiate, and carry out measures for the co-ordination, improvement, and economic operation, of the means of, and facilities for, transport in this State;
- to ensure so far as is practicable the provision of transport services adequate to meet the requirements of the public;
- to administer the Taxi and Hire Vehicle Industries Act 2008 and Traffic Act 1925 ;
- to administer such provisions of the Passenger Transport Services Act 2011 as may confer powers and functions on the Commission or relate to the exercise and performance of those powers and functions; and
- to do anything incidental or conducive to the performance of any of the preceding functions.
How do I contact the Commission?
If you have any questions, please contact transportcommission@building.tas.gov.au