ALC 'disappointed' with draft Rail safety package

18 Aug 2011

Source: Supply Chain Review The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) says the current legislative package for rail safety is not strong enough to realise the full benefits of a national system. The ALC says it fully supports the adoption of one national law for rail safety, but that the current draft law lacks 'teeth'. In its submission on the National Draft Rail Safety Law, the ALC argues provisions enabling existing jurisdictions to administer the rail safety laws may result in seven different interpretations of the national law down the track. ALC CEO Michael Kilgariff says his organisation's submission on the draft laws reflects a commitment to the implementation of national regulators for rail safety, maritime safety and heavy vehicles. Read more here. http://www.supplychainreview.com.au/news/articleid/75377.aspx