Dangerous Goods (Road Transport) Act 2009. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision Australian Capital Territory Document type Legislation Date 2010 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to make provision for safety in the transport of dangerous goods by road as part of the system of nationally consistent road transport laws, and for other purposes. Subject Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Authorization/permit Transport/storage Inspection Enforcement/compliance Waste management Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific Abstract The purpose of this Act is to protect the health and safety of people, and to protect property and the environment from damage, from the hazards associated with dangerous substances. The purpose of this Act includes provision for safety in the transport of dangerous goods by road as part of the system of nationally consistent road transport laws. Full text English Website www.austlii.edu.au References - Legislation Implemented by Dangerous Goods (Road Transport) Regulation 2010. Legislation | Australia | 2010 (2017) Keyword: Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Authorization/permit, Transport/storage, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Waste management Source: FAO, FAOLEX