Assessing fitness to drive

Austroads page with information on medical standards for drivers of private and commercial vehicles. The standards are contained in the document Assessing Fitness to Drive 2003, which replaces the previous private vehicle driver standards (Assessing Fitness to Drive 2001) and the commercial vehicle driver standards (Medical Examinations for Commercial Vehicle Drivers 1997).

http://www.austroads.com.au/aftd/index.html

Australian Automobile Association

The Australian Automobile Association site has links to Touring information including driving in Australia for overseas tourists, bringing your car to Australia, taking your car overseas (Carnet de Passages en Douane (CPD)) and international driving permits. The site also covers other issues of interest to Australian motorists.

http://www.aaa.asn.au/

Australian road rules

The Australian Road Rules form the basis of Road Rules of each Australian State and Territory. This page is the latest version of the Australian Road Rules and incorporates the amendments approved by the Australian Transport Council (ATC)

http://www.ntc.gov.au/ViewPage.aspx?page=A02207505300940020

Concessions - Queensland Government

Concessions are available to help you save for a rental bond, buy a home, invest in solar panels, and much more. Search Queensland Government concessions by card type, category or department.

http://www.communityservices.qld.gov.au/community/concessions/

Concessions finder [SA]

A range of concessions is available from the South Australian Government. Find information on concessions and entitlements you may be eligible for by selecting one or more of the available options.

http://www.dfc.sa.gov.au/concessions/

Driving and public transport (Qld)

Queensland Government entry point containing indexes to information about driving and public transport in Queensland.

http://www.qld.gov.au/about/driving-and-transport/

Fuel consumption guide 1986-2003

Compare the fuel consumption of different vehicles sold in Australia between 1986 and 2003. The Fuel Consumption Guide database includes passenger cars and four-wheel drives, and light commercial vehicles up to 2.7 tonnes gross vehicle mass.

http://australia.gov.au/service/fuel-consumption-guide-1986-2003

Getting around (WA)

Topic page of the Western Australian Government entry point providing access to information on motoring; buses, trains and public transport; bikes, boats and planes and disability access in Western Australia.

http://wa.gov.au/governmentservices/lifestyleenvironment/gettingaround/

Green Vehicle Guide

The Green Vehicle Guide allows you to see the environmental ratings of new and old vehicles sold in Australia. You can use the guide to see how vehicles compare on greenhouse and air pollution emissions and fuel consumption.

http://australia.gov.au/service/green-vehicle-guide

Importing vehicles to Australia

Vehicle importing and certification requirements for those wanting to import vehicles into Australia.

http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/roads/vehicle_regulation/bulletin/importing_vehicles/index.aspx

Public transport - Plan your bus, train, ferry trip [NSW]

Plan your New South Wales bus, train or ferry trip. View online timetables by day or route number. Site includes links to latest news about public transport.

http://131500.com/

Public transport [ACT]

Everything you need to know about getting around the Australian Capital Territory by public transport. Includes links to ACTION buses, hire car services, student transportation program and taxi services.

http://www.tams.act.gov.au/move/public_transport

Public transport [NT]

Information about public transport services in Darwin, the rural areas of the Northern Territory and Alice Springs.

http://www.transport.nt.gov.au/transport/public/index.shtml

Public transport [Qld]

Queensland public transport information page. See timetables for buses, ferries and trains. Find out about concessions and assistance schemes. Top up your 'go' card; or plan a trip with connections between different transport types.

http://www.qld.gov.au/about/driving-and-transport/public-transport.html

Public transport [SA]

Find information about getting to and around Adelaide and South Australia. Includes links to bus, train, tram, taxi, cycling, walking and disabled information.

http://www.sa.gov.au/subject/Transport,+travel+and+motoring/Public+transport+and+travel

Public transport [Tas]

Public transport options in Tasmania include regional and urban bus services, taxis, hire vehicles and water taxis.

http://www.hobartcity.com.au/content/InternetWebsite/Transport/Getting_Around_Hobart/Public_Transport.aspx

Public transport [Vic]

Department of Transport page about public transport options in Victoria. Includes links to metropolitan and regional services, timetables, tickets, fares and fines.

http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/

Public transport [WA]

Western Australia public transport information page. Find road, rail and ferry services, news and updates. Includes quick links to Transperth, Transwa and School Bus Services.

http://www.pta.wa.gov.au/

Public transport and travel (SA)

Government of Soth Australia topic page to help find information about getting to and around Adelaide and South Australia. Includes information on using South Australia's public transport system, places to see, driving in South Australia and trains to Adelaide and interstate.

http://www.sa.gov.au/subject/Transport,+travel+and+motoring/Public+transport+and+travel

Public transport concessions [NSW]

The New South Wales Government provides subsidised or concession travel to a wide range of people within specified target groups. These include school and tertiary students, jobseekers, apprentices, trainees, people with disabilities, certain ex-members of the Defence Forces, pensioners, NSW Seniors Card holders and war widow/ers.

http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/concessions

Public transport concessions [Qld]

Find out about Queensland Government public transport concessions for Pensioner Concession, Seniors Card and Gold Repatriation card holders; discounts for children and students; and free travel for children under 5 years of age, Vision Impairment Travel Pass holders and the attendant carer of a Companion Card holder.

http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Travel-and-transport/Public-transport/Public-transport-concessions.aspx

Public transport concessions, fares and free travel [NT]

Find information about concessions, travel fares and free travel options in the Northern Territory. Links on the page include maps, routes and timetables, bicycle enclosures, lost property, interchanges, public and school buses.

http://www.nt.gov.au/transport/public/bus/fares.shtml#concessions

Transport

Page containing information on public transport and private vehicles in Australia to help intending and newly-arrived migrants and refugees settle in Australia. Contains links to other information including public transport information in each state and territory.

http://www.immi.gov.au/living-in-australia/settle-in-australia/everyday-life/transport/index.htm

Transport & vehicles (Vic)

Victoria Online provides information about Transport, Vehicles & Licences which includes public transport - tram, train and buses, road transport and safety, vehicle registration, driver licences, freight, transport infrastructure and planning, freeways, shipping, marine safety and boat licences.

http://www.vic.gov.au/VictoriaOnline?action=browse&id=%5BTopic%5DTransport%20%21%20Vehicles&taxonomy=Topic&maxResults=10000&resultType=Detailed&resultCount=10&sort_by=%2BAtitle

Transport (Tas)

Topic page of the Service Tasmania entry point offering integrated access to information and services on transport.

http://www.service.tas.gov.au/browse/Transport/

Transport and travel (NT)

Topic page of the Northern Territory Government entry point offering integrated access to information and services on transport and travel.

http://www.nt.gov.au/ntg4/Subject?documenttitle=*&myLevel=2&myRefPoint=cn=Transport%20and%20Travel

Transport, roads and traffic (ACT)

Topic page of the Australian Capital Territory Government entry point providing links to information on topics such as Buses, Driver licences and testing, Parking, Road vehicles, Roads and traffic, Traffic and parking infringements and Vehicle registration.

http://www.act.gov.au/browse/topics/transport-roads-and-traffic

Transport, travel and driving (NSW)

New South Wales Government entry point with links to Licensing, Vehicles and registration, Public transport, Cycling, Safety and Penalties.

http://www.nsw.gov.au/information-about/transport-travel-driving

Truck Buyers Guide

The Truck Buyers Guide can help business owners who require a small-medium sized truck, but do not have a detailed knowledge of truck specifications and performance. It provides a step by step guide to help you make a well informed choice that suits your business needs while minimising fuel consumption.

http://australia.gov.au/service/truck-buyers-guide

Vehicle safety

Links to Vehicle Standards, Vehicle Recalls and Vehicle Safety Measures.

http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/roads/vehicle_regulation/vehicle/index.aspx