Rail Safety National Law (WA) Bill 2014
Uniform Legislation and Statutes Review Committee· 24 March 2015general_report
The WA parliamentary committee reviewed the Rail Safety National Law (WA) Bill 2014, finding potential impacts on parliamentary sovereignty. Key concerns include the application of South Australian legislation, Henry VIII clauses, and the appointment of an Acting Regulator. The committee recommends amendments and reviews to safeguard WA's law-making powers.
Impact
The report affects rail transport operators, the WA Parliament, and the public. It aims to ensure WA's sovereignty is protected while implementing a national rail safety scheme.
transportpublic_sectorrail safetynational lawparliamentary sovereigntyuniform legislationHenry VIII clausesintergovernmental agreementregulatory reviewtransportaccountabilitySouth Australian legislation
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