Department of Transport and Regional Services

The Department of Transport and Regional Services provides policy advice to the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport and delivers a variety of programs on behalf of the Australian Government.

The Department conducts

• eco research and analysis

• provides safety information and advice

• performs regulatory functions. 

The Department of Transport and Regional Services provides policy advice, programs and regulation across a wide range of areas including:

• infrastructure planning and coordination

• transport safety, including investigations

• land transport

• civil aviation and airports

• transport security

• maritime transport including shipping, and

• major projects facilitation.

Our purpose is to promote economic, environmental, social and regional development by enhancing Australia’s infrastructure and transport performance.