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IAP History

1999
  • Tasmania completed the Intelligent Vehicle Trial, which demonstrated the basic feasibility of monitoring the movements of freight vehicles – in particular log trucks in that State
  • Intelligent Access Project (IAP) commenced when the Tasmanian Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources approached other jurisdictions to initiate a national project
  • A number of jurisdictions joined Tasmania in this project, contributing in-kind and direct funds
  • Project explored the technical, regulatory, functional, privacy and implementation requirements as well as the policy and administrative framework to enable the IAP to work
2001
  • For the project to progress further, it was brought under the auspices of Austroads
  • Austroads initiates feasibility assessment for the IAP (that is, the Austroads IAP Feasibility Project)
  • Austroads IAP Steering Committee (with representation from all jurisdictions, Austroads Council Member as Chair and NRTC/NTC as observer) formed to oversee project direction
2002
  • ‘Action Plan for the Austroads IAP Feasibility Project’ released
  • National Project Manager appointed to oversight and deliver Austroads IAP Feasibility Project
2003
  • Austroads IAP Feasibility Project findings conclude IAP is feasible
  • Austroads Council endorse IAP Feasibility Project findings
  • Australian Transport Council (ATC) endorse IAP Feasibility Project findings and request Stage 1 of the Intelligent Access Program (IAP) to be implemented
  • Austroads IAP Stage 1 Implementation Project commences under direction of same IAP Steering Committee and National Project Manager
2004
  • IAP Stage 1 Implementation Project completed
  • Austroads Council endorse outputs of IAP Stage 1 Implementation Project
2005
  • Standing Committee of Transport (SCOT) endorse Austroads Council decision and agrees to IAP Stage 1 and the establishment of the IAP Certification and Audit Group (later named Transport Certification Australia Limited)
  • IAP participating jurisdictions form Committee of Members to oversee establishment of new organisation.
  • Appointment of Acting CEO to establish new organisation
  • Governance of IAP transferred to new organisation and Committee of Management
  • Members formally established Transport Certification Australia Limited (TCA) on 15 August 2005
  • Confirmation of Acting CEO as inaugural CEO
  • TCA’s role is to administer and implement all aspects of the IAP including policy and legislation, and to certify IAP Service Providers
  • ATC approved the Model IAP Legislation 2005
2006
  • Official launch commemorating the opening of TCA in early 2006
  • IAP brand developed to make it distinguishable
  • IAP updated to include the ability for transport operators and/or their drivers to self-declare information
  • Full IAP legislation enacted in Victoria and New South Wales
  • TCA takes the IAP to market by opening its doors to receive applications from companies seeking certification as IAP Service Providers
2007
  • Applications for certification as IAP Service Providers received
  • TCA commences processing applications from companies seeking to become IAP Service Providers
  • IAP evidentiary provision entered in principal transport Act in Queensland

2008

  • Independent review of TCA conducted, concludes with finding of positive performance of TCA
  • Sigtec Pty Ltd announced as an IAP Service Provider
  • Regulations made in Queensland
  • IAP Applications commence (NSW - Road Train Modernisation Program, Quad Axle Port Access)
  • The Transtech Driven Partnership announced as an IAP Service Provider
  • Minorplanet Pty Ltd announced as an IAP Service Provider

2009

  • Sigtec Pty Ltd decide to withdraw from the IAP, certification canceled
  • Strategic Plan for TCA 2009-2014 released
  • OmniStar Pty Ltd announced as an IAP Service Provider
  • Further IAP Applications commence (NSW - HML, PBS. QLD -  HML, Quad Axle, PBS and VIC - Mobile Cranes, Concrete Pump Trucks and High Productivity Freight Vehicles)
  • Draft Specification for Heavy Vehicle On-Board Mass Monitoring released
  • Transport Compliance Services Pty Ltd announced as an IAP Service Provider
  • TCA wins the Freight Industry Innovation/Technology Award at the 2009 Australian Freight Industry Awards
  • TCA chairs International Standards Organisation's (ISO) Intelligent Transport Systems Technical Committee (ISO-TC204) new standard to be developed, known as "Framework for Collaborative ITS Applications for Heavy Vehicles"
  • IAP Regulation making power added to principal Act (Road Traffic Act) in South Australia

 2010

  • IAP Regulations commenced in South Australia on 1st May 2010
  • IAP-SP Forum established
  • Black Box Control Pty Ltd announced as an IAP Service Provider
  • Trails of Heavy Vehicle On-Board Mass Monitoring commenced