The Federal Government Standing Committee on Industry, Innovation, Science and Resources is looking into the social issues relating to driverless vehicles in Australia, including cars, trucks, buses and trains.
Committee chair Michelle Landry MP says the inquiry will bridge an important knowledge gap in the growing body of research about this emerging technology.
“Our inquiry will focus on issues such as the social acceptance of the technology, how it might benefit Australians with limited mobility, and the potential social implications for driverless vehicles in the industrial and public transport sectors,” she says.
“Other investigations have started to address the technological aspects of driverless vehicles or possible regulatory approaches, and Australia is already at the forefront of using or trialling this new technology.”
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