Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Act 2008. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision New South Wales Document type Legislation Date 2008 (2017) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Hazardous substances Transport/storage Offences/penalties Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 1 May 2009. Abstract This Act, consisting of 75 sections divided into eight Parts and completed by two Schedules, regulates the transport, by rail or road, of dangerous goods and makes provisions for the safety of transport of dangerous goods to protect human health, property and the environment. The Act covers issues related to permits for the transport of dangerous goods, appointment and powers of responsible authorities and offences and penalties. Full text English Website www.legislation.nsw.gov.au References - Legislation Repeals Road and Rail Transport (Dangerous Goods) Act 1997. Legislation | Australia | 1998 (2006) Keyword: Hazardous substances, Transport/storage, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Regulation 2009. Legislation | Australia | 2009 Keyword: Hazardous substances, Transport/storage, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Regulation 2014. Legislation | Australia | 2014 (2017) Keyword: Hazardous substances, Transport/storage, Offences/penalties, Procedural matters Source: FAO, FAOLEX