Transport Integration Act 2010

The functions of the Secretary in relation to the transport system are to—

provide advice to the Minister regarding—

strategic and regulatory policy and legislation; and

the administration of this Act and other transport legislation; and

make available staff in the Department and provide resources and other support as necessary to enable other transport bodies to perform the functions and exercise the powers conferred on them by or under this Act or any other Act; and

procure, develop, construct and commission transport infrastructure; and

procure and commission passenger services, rolling stock and transport assets; and

contract in relation to the things mentioned in paragraphs (c) and (d); and

lead the strategic planning of all forms of transport and the delivery of an integrated transport system; and

lead the development of strategic and regulatory policy relating to the integration and improvement of the transport system; and

undertake operational activities, including transport system operations, asset management and project management; and

provide registration, licensing and accreditation services for the transport system and related matters; and

carry out any enforcement functions conferred on the Secretary by or under this Act or any other Act; and

develop and implement policies to improve the safety of the road system for all road users; and

provide technical, project management, consultancy, data and information services relating to the transport system, including on a commercial basis consistent with government policy; and

protect existing and future options for the improvement of the transport system, including by holding, retaining, reserving and acquiring land for existing and future transport corridors; and

seek to represent transport interests and wider State issues when liaising with other Victorian Departments and agencies and Departments and agencies of the Commonwealth, other States or Territories; and

direct and guide sector transport agencies in the performance of their functions and the exercise of their powers under this Act and other transport legislation; and

manage and administer matters, or develop initiatives, relating to—

the movement of freight within, or in and out of, Victoria; and

the handling and storage of freight within Victoria; and

perform any other functions conferred or duties imposed on the Secretary by or under this Act or any other Act.

With the approval of the Minister, the Secretary may perform the functions specified in subsection (1)(i) or (l) for any purpose unrelated to the transport system.