National Transport Commission (Model Legislation - Rail Safety Bill) Regulations 2006
14Compliance with this Act is no defence to prosecution under OHS legislation.
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14 Compliance with this Act is no defence to prosecution under OHS legislation.
Compliance with this Act or the regulations made under this Act, or with any requirement imposed under this Act or the regulations, is not in itself a defence in any proceedings for an offence against the occupational health and safety legislation.
Note: For example, a person may be guilty of an offence under the Occupational Health and Safety legislation in respect of any act or omission that is expressly required or permitted to be done or omitted by or under this Act or the regulations made under this Act.