13Functions and objectives

13 Functions and objectives

13 Functions and objectives

(1) In addition to any other function conferred on ONRSR by this Law or an Act, ONRSR has the following functions—

(a) to administer, audit and review the accreditation regime under this Law;

(b) to work with rail transport operators, rail safety workers, and others involved in railway operations, to improve rail safety nationally;

(c) to conduct research, collect and publish information relating to rail safety;

(d) to provide, or facilitate the provision of, advice, education and training in relation to rail safety;

(e) to monitor, investigate and enforce compliance with this Law;

(f) to engage in, promote and coordinate the sharing of information to achieve the objects of this Law, including the sharing of information with a prescribed authority;

(g) at the request of the Commonwealth or a jurisdiction—to carry out any other function as agreed between ONRSR and the jurisdiction.

(2) In exercising its functions, ONRSR must—

(a) facilitate the safe operations of rail transport in Australia; and

(b) exhibit independence, rigour and excellence in carrying out its regulatory functions; and

(c) promote safety and safety improvement as a fundamental objective in the delivery of rail transport in Australia.

(3) In this section—

prescribed authority means—

(a) the Australian Transport Safety Bureau established under the Transport Safety Investigation Act 2003 of the Commonwealth; and

(ab) Rail Industry Safety and Standards Board (RISSB) Limited; and

(b) any other relevant authority established under a law of a participating jurisdiction.

s 13: Am 2017 No 14, sec 4.