Road and Rail Transport (Dangerous Goods) Act 1997. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision New South Wales Document type Legislation Date 1998 (2006) 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 to make provision for safety in the transport of dangerous goods by rail; and for other purposes. 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 Abstract This Act concerns the transport, by rail or road, of dangerous goods and makes provisions for the safety of transport of dangerous goods to protect human health 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 Full text English Website www.austlii.edu.au References - Legislation Repealed by Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Act 2008. Legislation | Australia | 2009 Keyword: Hazardous substances, Transport/storage, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Act 2008. Legislation | Australia | 2008 (2017) Keyword: Hazardous substances, Transport/storage, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX