The obligation
In sentencing an offender, a court may prohibit them from involvement in the transport of dangerous goods by road or rail for a specified period.
The court must have regard to the offender's record in dangerous goods road or rail transport, any prior dangerous goods convictions, and the circumstances of the offence. Contravening a prohibition order is an offence.
- What
- In sentencing an offender, a court may prohibit them from involvement in the transport of dangerous goods by road or rail for a specified period.
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- legislation.nsw.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Court orders prohibiting involvement in dangerous goods transport is a WHS requirement set out in Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Act 2008 (NSW). The relevant provision is Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Act 2008 > s 54 § 54.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Court orders prohibiting involvement in dangerous goods transport is a WHS obligation under Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Act 2008 (NSW). In short, In sentencing an offender, a court may prohibit them from involvement in the transport of dangerous goods by road or rail for a specified period.
What changed recently?
Court orders prohibiting involvement in dangerous goods transport was last updated on 19 October 2026.