Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Emerald Tourist Railway Act 1977 - SECT 42

Board to report accidents to Minister

42. Board to report accidents to Minister

If an accident occurs in the course of operation of the Emerald Tourist
Railway which results in loss of life or serious injury to any person or
serious damage to property or to the environment, the Board must-

   (a)  advise the Minister of the accident as soon as practicable; and

   (b)  appoint any persons that the Board thinks fit to hold an inquiry into
        the matter; and

   (c)  as soon as practicable after the inquiry, send to the Minister full
        information of the accident and the report of the persons who held the
        inquiry.