Working Towards a National Framework for Autonomous Vehicles In Australia | Interview with Michael Hopkins

This 4-part series is in partnership with ITS Australia. Compass IoT is the official Podcast Media Sponsor of the ITS Australia Summit 2024 in Sydney.

Michael Hopkins brings significant expertise in transport reform to his role as both the National Transport Commission (NTC) CEO and as an NTC Commissioner. Michael is focused on delivery of our work program, the provision of robust and independent evidence-based advice to Australia’s transport ministers and engaging with our many stakeholders. As a senior executive in Victoria's Department of Transport, Michael delivered future-focused policy reforms, network strategy and planning, as well as stronger governance to improve the way transport works.

Michael has a Masters in public administration from the Australian and New Zealand School of Government (via the University of Melbourne), a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy and chairs the Monash University Institute of Transport Studies’ industry advisory group.

What you'll learn:

• About the National Transport Commission (NTC) and it’s role in Australia

• Early take-aways from NTC’s consultation on higher levels of Autonomous Vehicles in Australia

• Critical policy reforms needed to support higher-levels of vehicle autonomy and improve transport network strategy and planning nation-wide.

• About the ITS Australia Summit Sydney 2024 and what to expect from Michael’s sessions.