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Transport legislation and regulation

The Department of Transport and Planning develops regulatory policy, legislation and regulations on behalf of the Minister for Transport Infrastructure and the Suburban Rail Loop, the Minister for Public Transport, Roads and Road Safety, and the Minister for Ports and Freight and Fishing and Boating.

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Transport Integration Act

The Transport Integration Act(opens in a new window) is Victoria’s principal transport Act, bringing together the whole transport portfolio under one statute for the first time.

The Act informs our vision for an integrated and sustainable transport system that contributes to an inclusive, prosperous and environmentally responsible state.

The legislation tells us what we need to aim for in our work.

The six legislated objectives are: social and economic inclusion; economic prosperity; environmental sustainability; integration of transport and land use; efficiency, coordination and reliability; safety, health and well-being.

The Act also sets eight principles that guide our decision-making.

We are striving to deliver a transport system that is fair for everyone, no matter where they live.

Other principles include: understanding the perspective of the transport system user; stakeholder engagement and community participation; and integrated decision-making through coordination between all levels of government and government agencies and the private sector.

Integrated transport legislation is essential to the creation of an integrated transport system.

Other transport legislation

The creation of an integrated transport system is assisted by the integration of transport legislation.

Transport legislation as defined under the TIA includes:

Key public transport regulations

The transport ticketing regulations provide a robust legal framework that outlines the obligations, defences and penalties for ticketing offences, and support the Victorian Government’s fare compliance and enforcement activities.

The transport conduct regulations establish an integrated set of conduct requirements for all Victorian public transport for the first time, by merging bus passenger conduct offences with train and tram passenger conduct offences.

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Updated 15 November 2023

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