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DESCRIPTION
OF ORGANISATIONS
To assist interstate, overseas and non-technical readers the following is a brief explanation of some of the organisations mentioned in this report.
Monash University Accident Research Centre-is a leading provider of road safety research.
Municipal Association of Victoria-represents the interests of most local government councils.
Royal Automobile Club of Victoria-is the Victorian motorists association and the provider of emergency roadside service to members. It also offers other services to members and is involved in road safety research and policy.
Traffic Camera Office-was established to develop and operate the speed, red light and bus lane camera law enforcement system. It is now a unit of the Victoria Police.
Transport Accident Commission-is a State government agency and the sole provider of compulsory third party insurance in Victoria. It operates a 'no-fault' injury accident compensation system for people injured in motor vehicle accidents and also provides funding for mass media road safety campaigns, road safety related roadworks (blackspot programs) and road safety education programs.
VicRoads-is the state road authority responsible to the Minister for Roads and Ports for the management and construction of the road system in Victoria as well as the vehicle registration, driver licensing and accident recording processes. It also has lead agency role in road safety research and policy.
Victoria Police-is the state law enforcement agency in Victoria. (There
are no municipal police forces) The Police have a major role in the development
of road safety policies and traffic laws and their enforcement.
Australian Transport Council (formerly the Australian Transport Advisory Council, ATAC)-comprises the State and Federal ministers for transport. The Council's role is to co-ordinate a national approach to transport issues.
Austroads-(formerly the National Association of State Road Authorities) - is the national association of State and Federal road transport and traffic authorities in Australia and is responsible for the development and promotion of national practices for the effective management and safe use of the nation's roads.
Federal Office of Road Safety-is a Federal Government agency providing policy advice and research on road safety in Australia.
National Health and Medical Research Council-is a federal agency which advises the Federal Government on funding of medical and public health research.
National Road Transport Commission-was established by inter-government agreement and commenced operation in 1992 to develop a national package of transport laws in consultation with Federal and State governments, industry and other interest groups.
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