The obligation
The Rail Safety National Law National Regulations 2012 (published on the NSW legislation website) prescribe detailed obligations supplementing the RSNL, including SMS content, drug and alcohol testing, and accreditation processes.
The Rail Safety National Law National Regulations 2012 are made under s.265 of the RSNL and published on the NSW Legislation website as the national instrument. They are in force in all participating jurisdictions. The Regulations were last updated with effect from 1 December 2025 (NSW compilation). They prescribe requirements for SMS content, drug and alcohol management programs, accreditation application and renewal, infrastructure and rolling stock standards, and reporting requirements.
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- The Rail Safety National Law National Regulations 2012 (published on the NSW legislation website) prescribe detailed obligations supplementing the RSNL, including SMS content, drug and alcohol testing, and accreditation processes.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
RSNL National Regulations 2012 — key obligations 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 > National Regulations § 265.
What does this WHS obligation require?
RSNL National Regulations 2012 — key obligations is a WHS obligation under Rail Safety National Law (South Australia) Act 2012 (FEDERAL). In short, The Rail Safety National Law National Regulations 2012 (published on the NSW legislation website) prescribe detailed obligations supplementing the RSNL, including SMS content, drug and alcohol testing, and accreditation processes.
What changed recently?
RSNL National Regulations 2012 — key obligations was last updated on 26 August 2026.
