Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Act 2010. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision Tasmania Document type Legislation Date 2010 (2013) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to regulate by nationally consistent legislation the transport of dangerous goods by road and rail in order to promote public safety and protect property and the environment, to repeal the Dangerous Goods (Safe Transport) Act 1998 and for related and consequential purposes. Subject Environment gen. Keyword Authorization/permit Hazards Ecosystem preservation Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Pollution control Transport/storage Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific Abstract This Act, consisting of 142 sections divided into eleven Parts and consolidated by three Schedules, regulates by nationally consistent legislation the transport of dangerous goods by road and rail in order to promote public safety and protect property and the environment. The purpose of this Act is to regulate the transport of dangerous goods by road and rail in order to promote public safety and protect property and the environment. It is the intention of Parliament that the purpose of this Act will be achieved in the context of nationally consistent road and rail transport laws, having regard to regional and modal differences. Full text English Website www.thelaw.tas.gov.au References - Legislation Implemented by Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Regulations 2010. Legislation | Australia | 2010 (2017) Keyword: Authorization/permit, Hazards, Ecosystem preservation, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Pollution control, Transport/storage Source: FAO, FAOLEX