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The state of rail safety reform – a reformer’s perspective

Carolyn WalshChair, Rail Safety Package

Steering Committee

Key achievements to date• Model Bill approved by ATC - June 06

• Model Regulations approved by ATC - Dec 06

• Amendment Bill No 1 (minor amendments) approved by TACE - Nov 06

• Amendment Bill No 2 (Interface Agreements), 6 National Guidelines and 2 National Policiesapproved by ATC - Dec 07

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The “to do” list• National Data Strategy

• Competency-based training for regulator staff

• Development and recognition of industry codes and technical standards

• Development of additional guidance material for industry and regulators

What next?• There is a body of work to be completed which is not

yet on the reform agenda

• No agreed national position on a number of issues -for example, D&A and fatigue

• Good progress has been made to date but there remains much to do in the future

• Continued commitment from government, industry and unions is essential to guard against reform fatigue