181Functions of the Chief Investigator, Transport Safety

181 Functions of the Chief Investigator, Transport Safety (1) The principal function of the Chief Investigator, Transport Safety is to— (a) investigate transport safety matters; and (b) report the results of any investigations conducted by the Chief Investigator, Transport Safety to the Minister. (2) In investigating an incident, the Chief Investigator, Transport Safety is to primarily focus on— (a) determining what factors caused the incident, rather than to apportion blame for the incident; and (b) identifying issues that may require review, monitoring or further consideration. (3) The functions of the Chief Investigator, Transport Safety are to— S. 181(3)(a) amended by No. 3/2017 s. 48(a). (a) perform any functions or duties conferred on the Chief Investigator, Transport Safety by or under— S. 181(3)(a)(i) amended by Nos 65/2010 s. 420(Sch. 3 item 16.8), 3/2017 s. 48(b). (i) the **Marine Safety Act 2010**, the **Transport (Compliance and Miscellaneous) Act 1983**, this Act or any other Act; S. 181(3)(a)(ii) amended by Nos 65/2010 s. 420(Sch. 3 item 16.8), 3/2017 s. 48(b), repealed by No. 49/2019 s. 94. S. 181(3)(ab) inserted by No. 22/2013 s. 87. (ab) to, under an arrangement referred to in section 182A, perform services in connection with the ATSB's functions or the exercise of the ATSB's functions; (b) liaise with international, Commonwealth and State bodies and agencies that have similar functions to those of the Chief Investigator, Transport Safety; (c) administer any voluntary reporting system that is set up under section 85F of the **Transport (Compliance and Miscellaneous) Act 1983**; (d) to improve the quality and professionalism of investigations by educating those who are involved in the operation or use of rail, bus and marine transport. S. 181A inserted by No. 41/2019 s. 98.