Regulator may be directed to investigate rail safety matter
41 Regulator may be directed to investigate rail safety matter
The responsible Minister for a participating jurisdiction may give a written direction to the Regulator to investigate, or provide advice or information about, a rail safety matter relating to the participating jurisdiction.
A direction may not be given under this section —
that directs the Regulator as to how to conduct an investigation into a rail safety matter; or
that directs the Regulator as to which persons the Regulator may request or direct to provide assistance in investigating a rail safety matter; or
about the outcome of any such investigation; or
that directs the Regulator to stop any such investigation.
The Regulator must cause a direction given under this section to be published in ONRSR’s next annual report.
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