Terms of reference
The National Road Safety Strategy Panel (NRSSP) comprises representatives of jurisdictions, Austroads, and other key associations and organisations with an interest in improving road safety in Australia.
The NRSSP will report to the Australian Transport Council (ATC) through the Standing Committee on Transport (SCOT) and in consultation with Austroads.
Meetings of the NRSSP will be convened and chaired by the department. The department also provides the NRSSP secretariat.
The NRSSPs role will be to
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assist in identifying emerging national road safety priorities and in developing national road safety strategies and action plans
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monitor implementation of the current National Road Safety Strategy and Action Plan and related national strategies and action plans for specific areas of road safety
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coordinate a national approach on specific road safety issues, appointing working groups where necessary
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identify and recommend areas of research to assist in reducing the incidence and severity of road trauma, including input to the Austroads research programme
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provide a forum for the exchange of data and information among stakeholders on road safety matters
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ensure that effective linkages are in place so that road safety strategies and action plans at the jurisdictional level are consistent with overall national objectives
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assist in the harmonisation of road safety policies and practices among jurisdictions
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promote the development and implementation of road safety countermeasures based on research and best practice.