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The RSNL (SA) Act 2012 is the host Act for the national rail safety scheme, establishing the RSNL as a Schedule and conferring legislative force in SA and other adopting jurisdictions.
The Rail Safety National Law (South Australia) Act 2012 (No. 14 of 2012) enacts the Rail Safety National Law as a Schedule. The RSNL applies as a uniform national law across participating jurisdictions (SA, NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, TAS, ACT, NT) through adoption Acts in each jurisdiction. The Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR) is the single national regulator.
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- The RSNL (SA) Act 2012 is the host Act for the national rail safety scheme, establishing the RSNL as a Schedule and conferring legislative force in SA and other adopting jurisdictions.
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Frequently asked questions
Which WHS law does this come from?
Rail Safety National Law (SA) — Overview and Scheme Structure is a WHS requirement set out in Rail Safety National Law (South Australia) Act 2012 (FEDERAL). The relevant provision is Rail Safety National Law (South Australia) Act 2012.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Rail Safety National Law (SA) — Overview and Scheme Structure is a WHS obligation under Rail Safety National Law (South Australia) Act 2012 (FEDERAL). In short, The RSNL (SA) Act 2012 is the host Act for the national rail safety scheme, establishing the RSNL as a Schedule and conferring legislative force in SA and other adopting jurisdictions.
What changed recently?
Rail Safety National Law (SA) — Overview and Scheme Structure was last updated on 26 August 2026.
