The Australian Government supports measures to increase all aspects of active transport in Australian communities. The design, project deployment and funding of cycling and pedestrian facilities is primarily a matter for state, territory and local governments.

Vehicle registration and driver licensing are the responsibility of state and territory governments. Each state and territory vehicle registration and driver licensing authority participates in the Austroads Registration and Licensing Task Force, as does the Commonwealth Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development. The Task Force promotes harmonisation and consistency for vehicle registration across Australia and facilitates collaboration between jurisdictions.

The Australian Road Rules were implemented in 1999 and have been regularly updated since then. Each state and territory adopts the Australian Road Rules in its own legislation. With minor exceptions, the Australian Road Rules are applied consistently in each state and territory.

International transport is vital to Australia's trade and tourism, along with the need to balance the efficient movement of people and goods across Australia's border.

The Australian Government has established a clear, transparent and consistent process to help ensure that border services (biosecurity, immigration and customs control) are available at ports when they are required.