Automated vehicles can perform the entire driving task on a sustained basis without human input, either in all conditions or in specific conditions. These vehicles are equipped with an automated driving system (ADS) – that is, a combination of hardware and software capable of performing the entire driving task without human input. Automated vehicles are being trialled in Australia and overseas, but are not yet available commercially or in general use on public roads in Australia.

The Office of Future Transport Technology is working to ensure that Australia is ready for new road transport technologies. It provides strategic leadership to support the safe deployment of future road transport technologies that improve outcomes for people and businesses.

Our vision is for a safer, more efficient, productive, sustainable and accessible transport system, through deployment and uptake of new road transport technologies in Australia. To achieve this, we are working towards technology readiness in the areas of: