Australian Government Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development

Purpose is to promote economic, social and regional development by enhancing Australia’s infrastructure and regional development performance. Matters dealt with by the department include:
infrastructure planning and coordination;
transport safety and security;
land transport;
civil aviation and airports;
and maritime transport including shipping.

The Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development has a range of functions that support the Australian Government’s role in road safety. These include:
administering vehicle safety standards for new vehicles,
administering the National Black Spot Program and other road funding,
administering the keys2drive and Seatbelts for Regional School Buses programs,
producing national road safety statistics,
and coordinating the National Road Safety Strategy 2011–2020.