41Regulator may be directed to investigate rail safety matter

41 Regulator may be directed to investigate rail safety matter

41 Regulator may be directed to investigate rail safety matter

(1) The responsible Minister for a participating jurisdiction may give a written direction to the Regulator to investigate, or provide advice or information about, a rail safety matter relating to the participating jurisdiction.

(2) A direction may not be given under this section—

(a) that directs the Regulator as to how to conduct an investigation into a rail safety matter; or

(b) that directs the Regulator as to which persons the Regulator may request or direct to provide assistance in investigating a rail safety matter; or

(c) about the outcome of any such investigation; or

(d) that directs the Regulator to stop any such investigation.

(3) The Regulator must cause a direction given under this section to be published in ONRSR’s next annual report.