NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE NATIONAL TRANSPORT COMMISSION

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Regional Development  Michael McCormack has welcomed the appointment of Dr Gillian Miles as the new Chief Executive Officer of the National Transport Commission.

"Dr Miles has a proven track record as a senior executive and is well-placed to lead  the National Transport Commission (NTC) as it embarks on a number of significant reforms in land transport.

"The NTC is leading the charge on a number of landmark reforms across the transport sector including ensuring the nation is ready for automated vehicles and conducting the review of the Heavy Vehicle National Law - and Dr Miles is based to lead the commission in to the future.

"I look forward to working with Dr Miles to progress these reforms to improve the land transport sector in this nation."

Dr Miles will commence in her role as CEO this week.