Michael Hopkins was appointed as the Chief Executive of the National Transport Commission (NTC) by the Federal Government for a five-year term in the first week of July. The Federal, State, and Territorial Governments established the National Transport Commission (NTC) to create national reforms to enhance the efficiency, security, and environmental performance of road, rail, and multimodal transportation.
Hopkins brings to this position a wealth of experience in strategic policy reform, knowledge of the transportation industry, and connections with high-level stakeholders. He has previously held a number of top executive positions with the National Transport Commission and the Victorian Government.
Michael Hopkins was appointed as the Chief Executive of the National Transport Commission (NTC) by the Federal Government for a five-year term in the first week of July.
The hiring of Hopkins as the NTC CEO has prompted a response from the Bus Industry Confederation. “On behalf of our great bus and coach industry, we welcome Michael Hopkins’ appointment as the new CEO of the National Transport Commission for the next five years,” the BIC declares. “We are eager to collaborate with Michael and his colleagues as the improvements to the Heavy Vehicle National Law advance.”
According to Federal Transport Minister Catherine King, Hopkins’ appointment will provide the NTC with solid leadership and increase its ability to handle problems in the transport industry.
The hiring of Hopkins as the NTC CEO has prompted a response from the Bus Industry Confederation.
“I am pleased to welcome Mr. Hopkins to the position and look forward to working with the National Transport Commission (NTC) to advance a safer, more environmentally friendly, and more effective transport sector. In addition, I want to thank Dimi Rigas for her work as interim CEO’, King adds.
Carolyn Walsh, chair of the National Transport Commission, lined up to greet Hopkins. The National Transport Commission is excited to have Mr. Hopkins on board as we seek to establish an effective, integrated, and national land transport system in order to improve social and economic outcomes for all Australians’, said Walsh.
Carolyn Walsh, chair of the National Transport Commission, lined up to greet Hopkins.
The importance of transport to our way of life was highlighted by Covid, which highlights the necessity of our continued efforts to spearhead national land transport reform.
