DrMichelle Zeibots

Rail Industry Safety and Standards Board

Transport Australia seeks to improve public debate on strategic transport issues, ensuring transport professionals are at the table when Governments make decisions regarding transport policy, reform and infrastructure investment. Transport Australia offers leadership in the transport sector through: • professional development • public comment and education • policy development • improving industry practice • celebrating achievements As a national organisation with state based branches TAs is the home for transport professionals in Australia.

Written opinion piece for www.crikey.com.au

Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) is the national body representing planning and the planning profession. Through education, communication and professional development, PIA is the pivotal organisation serving and guiding thousands of planning professionals in their role of creating better communities. PIA currently represents approximately 5300 members nationally and internationally, and connects with more than 7500 planners annually. We are governed by a National Board of Directors and managed by a professional administration. PIA is a member-based organisation with its management complemented by volunteers, who support and contribute to activities on various levels. PIA's mission is to champion the role of planning in shaping Australia's future. PIA will do this through strong leadership, advocacy and contemporary planning education. The vision is for PIA to be Australia's trusted voice on Planning.

CILT was established in the UK in 1919, and has been operating in Australia since 1935. CILT Australia is part of the CILT International network with of over 33,000 members and more than 200 key corporations working in 100+ countries. CILTA's mission is to provide leadership in research, policy and professional development and supporting continuous improvement in the Transport and Logistics Industry.