The bus and coach industry has moved to welcome the incoming new CEO of the National Transport Commission for the next five years
This week the federal government announced the appointment of Michael Hopkins as the National Transport Commission’s (NTC) Chief Executive for a five-year term.
The National Transport Commission (NTC) was established by the federal, state and territory governments to develop national reforms to improve the productivity, safety and environmental performance of road, rail and intermodal transport.
Hopkins brings many years of strategic policy reform experience, knowledge of the transport sector and existing senior stakeholder relationships to this role. He has previously served in a number of senior executive roles for the Victorian government and the NTC.
The Bus Industry Confederation has responded to the appointment of Hopkins as the NTC CEO.
“On behalf of our great bus and coach industry, we welcome the appointment of Michael Hopkins as the new CEO of the NTC for the next five years,” BIC says.
“We look forward to working with Michael and his team as the reforms to the Heavy Vehicle National Law roll on.”
Federal transport minister Catherine King says Hopkins’ appointment will provide strong leadership for the NTC and enhance its capacity to address the challenges facing the transport sector.
“I welcome Mr Hopkins to the role and look forward to continuing to work with the NTC as we drive a safer, greener and more productive transport sector. I also thank Dimi Rigas for her service as the acting Chief Executive,” King says.
NTC Chair Carolyn Walsh also joined the queue to welcome Hopkins.
“The NTC are thrilled to have Mr Hopkins on deck as we continue to work on advancing social and economic outcomes for all Australians by supporting an efficient, integrated and national land transport system,” Walsh says.
“COVID shone a light on just how critical transport is to our way of life, which makes our ongoing work to lead national land transport reform more important than ever.”