The Federal election was called on 28 March 2025. As this website is hosted by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts, the site will only be updated with material in line with the Caretaker Conventions. Please note that the content of this site relates to the Australian Government’s existing policy.

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Publications

In-Car Distractions and Their Impact on Driving Activities

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In-car distractions can seriously impair driving and potentially contribute to accidents. In-car distractions include mobile phones, entertainment systems, interaction with passengers, and most recently satellite navigation systems.

Community Attitudes to Road Safety–2009 survey report

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This report documents the findings from the Department's 2009 survey of community attitudes to road safety. The twenty-first in a series of national surveys on community attitudes to road safety was conducted in March and April 2009.

National Aviation Policy White Paper - 2009

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The release of the Aviation White Paper marks the first time an Australian Government has brought together all aspects of aviation policy into a single, forward-looking statement.