On 18 July 2011, the National Transport Commission announced the release of a Consultation Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) on a national rail safety law. This proposal aims to develop a seamless and coordinated national approach to rail safety regulation as well as leading to improved safety outcomes. This follows the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) and the Australian Transport Council directing the National Transport Commission to consolidate the seven state and territory bodies of rail safety law into a Rail Safety National Law. Rail Safety is one of the 27 deregulation priority reforms currently being delivered under the National Partnership Agreement to Deliver a Seamless National Economy (SNE NP). The Consultation RIS has been approved by the Office of Best Practice Regulation. The National Transport Commission is seeking feedback from stakeholders on the proposed changes. The consultation period closes on 12 August 2011.
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