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The secretary was Mike Mrdak, appointed to the preceding
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The department coordinated transport and other infrastructure investment to support
Australian economic productivity. The department worked with states and territories on transport and infrastructure planning to inform investment priorities of the day. A major component of infrastructure investment
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The department undertook a range of functions to ensure the aviation industry operated within a clear and robust safety regulatory environment and that
Australian businesses and consumers had access to competitive international and domestic air services. Functions included supporting the aviation
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Through the road safety program, the department aimed to contribute to the development of a safer road transport system by working to make vehicles and occupants safer, and drivers more informed. A key component of the road safety program was vehicle safety, the department regulated standards for
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The Bureau of
Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics (BITRE) within the department provided economic analysis, research and statistics on infrastructure, transport and regional development issues to inform Australian Government policy development and wider community understanding.
182:. The department absorbing parts of the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government. Regional development and local government functions were sent to the Department of Regional Australia, Regional Development and Local Government. Following the
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The department aimed to ensure a secure
Australian transport system against the threat of terrorist attack. Legislation administered by the department mandated risk-based preventive security outcomes in the aviation, air cargo, maritime and offshore oil and gas sectors.
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The Major cities Unit (MCU) within the department contributed to infrastructure investment by providing advice to the
Australian Government on issues of policy, planning and infrastructure that affected Australian cities and suburbs.
394:. The workforce of the department had a reasonably even gender distribution (54% male, 46% female), but at more senior levels that ratio decreased. Around two-thirds of the department held a bachelor's degree or higher.
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The department worked to help the
Government of the day achieve its policy objectives by contributing to, and reporting against two key outcomes. The 2011–12 departmental annual report identified the two outcomes as:
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Through the surface transport program, the department sought to improve the performance of the surface transport industry. Some of the activities undertaken by the department as part of this program included:
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working with state and territory governments to implement single rail, heavy vehicle and maritime national laws and national regulators;
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for the department was the Nation Building Program, with an annual administered expenses budget of $ 463 million in 2013–14.
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According to the Administrative Arrangements Order made on 14 September 2010, the department dealt with:
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safety framework, expanding aviation markets and managing the Government’s interests in airport infrastructure.
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The department worked closely with several Australian Government agencies within its portfolio, including:
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Organisation structure for the Department of Infrastructure and Transport, Australia (as at 2 March 2013).
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agency administered by a senior executive, comprising a secretary and two deputy secretaries.
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protecting sealife and the maritime environment through regulation and stakeholder engagement;
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establishing road safety policy aimed to improve heavy vehicle productivity and safety;
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conducting a review on Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport; and
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970:"Budget Paper No. 1: Statement 6: Expenses and Net Capital Investment"
764:"Department of Infrastructure and Transport Budget Statement 2012-13"
627:"The Coalition will restore strong, stable and accountable government"
912:"Mike Mrdak: Secretary, Department of Infrastructure and Transport"
608:"Three public service department heads sacked by Abbott government"
538:, Australian Public Service Commission, p. 253, archived from
839:"Department of Infrastructure and Transport Annual Report 2010-11"
724:"Infrastructure and Transport Portfolio Budget Statements 2013-14"
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administering several Tasmanian transport schemes, including the
190:, regaining regional development and local government functions.
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department. It was formed in September 2010, following the
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at Infrastructure House and the neighbouring building.
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in arts along with a graduate diploma in economics.
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881:"Canberra's new mandarin: meet Mike Mrdak"
227:Transport safety, including investigations
172:Department of Infrastructure and Transport
29:Department of Infrastructure and Transport
332:working towards implementing mandatory CO
224:Infrastructure planning and co-ordination
144:Minister for Infrastructure and Transport
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304:Improving surface transport performance
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324:Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme
239:Maritime transport including shipping
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771:Australian Government Budget 2012-13
731:Australian Government Budget 2013-14
423:Australian Maritime Safety Authority
1116:2013 disestablishments in Australia
247:Intended outcomes of the department
463:Administered expenses through the
403:Australian Transport Safety Bureau
215:Administrative Arrangements Orders
195:Canberra central business district
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625:Tony Abbott (18 September 2013).
606:Noel Towell (18 September 2013).
410:Australian Rail Track Corporation
588:, National Archives of Australia
510:Australian National Audit Office
269:Conducting analysis and research
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430:Civil Aviation Safety Authority
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1111:Ministries established in 2010
939:"Abbott PS purge on the cards"
879:Keane, Bernard (15 May 2009).
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437:National Transport Commission
350:Regulating air transportation
291:Supporting transport security
19:Not to be confused with the
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278:Investing in infrastructure
264:Functions of the department
242:Major projects facilitation
233:Civil aviation and airports
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794:"About Major Cities Unit"
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373:Australian Public Service
109:Commonwealth of Australia
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392:Public Service Act 1999
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133:Ministers responsible
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