Rules & Laws
Includes links to relevant Acts, regulations, guidelines, standards, forms and fact sheets in each transport mode.
Rail Rules & Laws
Rail safety around Australia is carried out by each separate State and Territory. However, the States and Territories have entered an Inter-Governmental Agreement that requires the National Transport Commission (NTC) to develop reforms to improve and strengthen the co-regulatory system for rail safety in Australia.
Find out more under Rail Safety Reform below.
ITSRR is the main agency responsible for the administration of rail regulation in NSW.
Bus Rules & Laws
NSW Ministry of Transport is the main agency responsible for the administration of bus regulation.
Ferry Rules & Laws
NSW Maritime Authority is the agency responsible for the administration of recreational and commercial vessels regulation.
Rail Safety Reform
NSW rail safety laws are changing as part of a national program to improve rail safety management and consistency across jurisdictions. A new Act, Regulations and supporting guidelines are being introduced in NSW in consultation with industry.