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10/11/2025

Australian Transport Safety Bureau

Regulator function

Provides independent investigation of transport accidents and other safety occurrences. Undertakes safety data recording, analysis and research.

Legislation
  • Transport Safety Investigations Act 2003
  • Transport Safety Investigation (Voluntary and Confidential Reporting Scheme) Regulations 2012
  • Transport Safety Investigation Regulations 2021
Regulated community

Aviation, rail and interstate and overseas shipping (where an accident has occurred)

Portfolio
Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts
Internal to department / external
External
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