Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00700:schedule:1:p4
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00700
Segment Type: schedule
Provision Reference: sch 1 (pt 4/4)
Character Range: 12145–13227

model form to allow for implementation in each jurisdiction using the most convenient and effective regulatory manner available—for instance, the provisions may be incorporated into the law of a jurisdiction by way of amendment of existing legislation.
The model provisions may be varied where necessary to conform to local legal policy requirements and legislative drafting practice. Also, some of the model provisions have been classified as 'non‑core'. These are considered valuable and desirable provisions for inclusion in best practice national rail safety legislation but their implementation in all jurisdictions is not regarded as essential for nationally consistent rail safety outcomes.
Maximum penalty levels for rail safety offences have not been specified in the model Bill due to the need for penalty levels to be consistent with each State's and Territory's monetary penalty policy.

A Bill for an Act to make provision for rail safety and other matters that form part of a system of nationally consistent rail safety laws and for other purposes

Part 1—Preliminary