Our Department provides policy advice to the Ministers for the Transport and Regional Services portfolio and delivers a variety of programs on behalf of the Commonwealth Government. We also conduct research, analysis and safety investigations; provide safety information and advice based upon these investigations; and perform regulatory functions. We have a strong policy development role, together with program administration and service delivery responsibilities. We endeavour to involve key stakeholders, clients and customers in all stages of our work.

 

GrantsLINK makes it easier to find suitable and relevant grants for your community projects from the many Commonwealth grants that are available. GrantsLINK also helps you find the best source of funding and assists you to complete application forms.

 

The Commission was established under the International Air Services Commission Act 1992. The object of the legislation is to enhance international air services by fostering: greater economic efficiency in the airline industry, and increased competition between Australian carriers; increased responsiveness by airlines to the needs of consumers, including an increased range of choices and benefits; Australian tourism and trade; and the maintenance of Australian carriers capable of competing effectively with airlines of foreign countries.

 

This is the homepage of the National Office of Local Government (NOLG). The NOLG manages key elements of the day to day contact between the Commonwealth and local government, and assists with the implementation of Commonwealth objectives at the local level.

 

The Regional Business Development Analysis is one of the initiatives of the Stronger Regions, A Stronger Australia statement that was launched in August 2001.

 

This is the homepage of the Regional Entry Point - a Commonwealth Government portal providing links to programmes and services relevant to regional, rural and remote Australians.

 

Regional Partnerships brings together the Commonwealth Government's key regional funding programmes administered by the Department of Transport and Regional Services.

 

The Regional Solutions Programme is an innovative Federal Government initiative helping regional and rural communities find local solutions to local challenges.

 

The Federal Government established the Sydney Airport Community Forum (SACF) in July 1996 as part of its commitment to addressing the noise impacts from Sydney Airport in consultation with affected residents. SACF is the main body for consultation on the Sydney Airport Long Term Operating Plan. The Forum includes representatives from the Community, Local Councils, Industry, and State and Federal Parliaments.

 

The Regional Entry Point provides information and links to Commonwealth Government programmes and services relevant to people living in non-metropolitan, rural and remote Australia. The primary objective of the regional portal is to make accessing programmes and services easier without people needing to know the structure of Government or portfolio responsibilities.