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Our Websites

List of websites hosted by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.

Area Consultative Committees	www.acc.gov.au	The national network of Area Consultative Committees (ACCs) provides an important link between the Federal Government and rural and metropolitan Australia.
Asia Pacific Consultative Link	www.asiapacificconsultativelink.org/	The APCL is a mechanism to facilitate communication and enhance cooperation between the civil aviation authorities of the Asia and Pacific regions.
AusLink	www.auslink.gov.au	AusLink is the Australian Government's policy for improved planning and accelerated development of Australia's land transport infrastructure. It will revolutionise the planning and funding of Australia's national roads, railways and inter-modal terminals by taking a long-term, strategic approach to future needs.
Australian Airspace Reform	www.infrastructure.gov.au/aviation/airspace_reform/	On 13 May 2002, the Federal Government adopted the National Airspace System (NAS) as the model for reform of Australian airspace. This website will keep you up to date on the latest information on changes to Australia's airspace system.
Australian Council of Local Government	www.aclg.gov.au	On 18 September 2008, the Prime Minister, the Hon Kevin Rudd MP, and the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, the Hon Anthony Albanese MP announced the establishment of the Australian Council of Local Government (ACLG) to forge a new cooperative engagement between the Commonwealth and local government.
Australian Freight Councils Network	www.freightcouncils.com.au	The Australian Freight Councils Network (AFCN) membership comprises Executive Officers from each of the State Air and Sea Freight Export Councils. These Councils bring together all the players in the export chain from producers/manufacturers to shipping lines/airlines to work together to improve the efficiency and quality of the transport and logistics chain.
Australian Strategic Air Traffic Management Group	astra.aero	A Collaborative Initiative of Key Australian Aviation Industry Stakeholders
Australian Transport Council	www.atcouncil.gov.au	The Australian Transport Council (ATC) is a Ministerial forum for Commonwealth, State and Territory consultations and provides advice to governments on the coordination and integration of all transport and road policy issues at a national level.
Australian Transport Safety Bureau	www.atsb.gov.au	The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) undertakes best-practice 'no blame' transport safety investigations. The bureau is an operationally independent multi- modal body as it has to independently investigate, analyse and report on transport safety. It maintains a clear organisational separation from transport regulators and other parties that may be investigated, and operates within a defined legal framework within the Commonwealth Department of Transport and Regional Services (DOTARS).
Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics	www.bitre.gov.au	The Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics (BITRE) operates within the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government to provide information and analysis for the Government and the community, improving the understanding of the economic factors influencing the transport sector and regional Australia.
Development Assessment Forum	www.daf.gov.au	This project is a combined initiative of Federal, State, Territory and Local Governments, development industry and relevant professional bodies. Its purpose is to reach agreement across Australia on ways to improve the processes for development approval and cut red tape without sacrificing the quality of the decision making.
GrantsLINK	www.grantslink.gov.au	GrantsLINK makes it easier to find suitable and relevant grants for your community projects from the many Commonwealth grants that are available. GrantsLINK also helps you find the best source of funding and assists you to complete application forms.
Green Vehicle Guide	www.greenvehicleguide.gov.au	The Green Vehicle Guide provides ratings on the environmental performance of new vehicles sold in Australia. You can use this site to see how vehicles compare on greenhouse and air pollution emissions.
Infrastructure Australia	www.infrastructureaustralia.gov.au	Infrastructure Australia is a national body that will develop a strategic blueprint for unlocking infrastructure bottlenecks and modernising the nation's transport, water, energy and communication assets.
International Air Services Commission	www.iasc.gov.au	The Commission was established under the International Air Services Commission Act 1992. The object of the legislation is to enhance international air services by fostering: greater economic efficiency in the airline industry, and increased competition between Australian carriers; increased responsiveness by airlines to the needs of consumers, including an increased range of choices and benefits; Australian tourism and trade; and the maintenance of Australian carriers capable of competing effectively with airlines of foreign countries.
Local Government and Planning Ministers' Council	www.lgpmcouncil.gov.au	The Council's objective is to enhance the effectiveness of local government and planning in Australia and New Zealand. In June 2001 the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) amalgamated the existing Local Government Ministers' Conference and Planning Ministers' Conference to create a combined Local Government and Planning Ministers' Council (LGPMC).
Northern Australia Land and Water Taskforce	www.nalwt.gov.au	The Northern Australia Land and Water Taskforce is a high level independent group of Australian experts drawn from broad areas, including indigenous business, science, conservation, agriculture, and the minerals and energy resource industries. The Taskforce will be examining the potential for new development's in northern Australia that rely on significant local or regional water resources and will consult with stakeholders in the north to identify opportunities for further development.
Registered Automotive Workshop Scheme	raws.infrastructure.gov.au	This web site enables members of the general public to search for Registered Automotive Workshops (RAWs) actively participating in the Registered Automotive Workshop Scheme (RAWS) and for vehicles that have been fitted with a "used import plate". RAWS legislation requires us to make this information available to the general public.
Regional Development Council	www.rdcouncil.gov.au	The Regional Development Council (RDC) is the Ministerial Council responsible for regional development issues in Australia. It comprises Federal, State and Territory Ministers responsible for regional development and a representative from the Australian Local Government Association.
Regional Entry Point	www.regionalaustralia.gov.au	This is the homepage of the Regional Entry Point - a Commonwealth Government portal providing links to programs and services relevant to regional, rural and remote Australians.
Regional Partnerships Program	www.regionalpartnerships.gov.au	Regional Partnerships brings together the Commonwealth Government's key regional funding programs administered by the Department of Transport and Regional Services.
Road Vehicle Certification System	rvcs.infrastructure.gov.au	RVCS allows vehicle manufacturers to electronically certify that the vehicles that they supply to the Australian market meet prescribed safety standards specified in the Australian Design Rules (ADRs).
Sustainable Regions Program	www.sustainableregions.gov.au	The Sustainable Regions Program assists regional communities to address priority issues they have themselves identified. The Program offers a planned, integrated approach to regions facing economic, social and environmental change.
Sydney Airport Community Forum	sacf.infrastructure.gov.au	The Federal Government established the Sydney Airport Community Forum (SACF) in July 1996 as part of its commitment to addressing the noise impacts from Sydney Airport in consultation with affected residents. SACF is the main body for consultation on the Sydney Airport Long Term Operating Plan. The Forum includes representatives from the Community, Local Councils, Industry, and State and Federal Parliaments.