Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Transport Act 1983 - SECT 9ZA

Safety Director to conduct cost-benefit analysis of and consult about mandatory rail safety decisions

9ZA. Safety Director to conduct cost-benefit analysis of and consult about
mandatory rail safety decisions



(1) This section applies to a mandatory rail safety decision that may result
in significant costs or expenses being incurred by a person whose interests
are affected by the decision.

(2) The Safety Director must-

   (a)  conduct or cause to be conducted a cost-benefit analysis of a
        mandatory rail safety decision; and

   (b)  consult with-

   (i)  the Premier, the Treasurer and any other Minister whose area of
        responsibility may be affected by a mandatory rail safety decision;
        and

   (ii) the person whose interests are affected by a mandatory rail safety
        decision.

(3) The cost-benefit analysis and consultation must be conducted-

   (a)  in accordance with guidelines prepared under section 9ZB; and

   (b)  before a mandatory rail safety decision is made unless the Safety
        Director considers the mandatory rail safety decision must be made
        immediately to protect public safety.

(4) If a mandatory rail safety decision is made immediately to protect public
safety, the cost-benefit analysis and consultation must be conducted as soon
as practicable after the decision is made.