Transport Integration Act 2010 (Vic)

Version No. 090

Transport Integration Act 2010

No. 6 of 2010

Version incorporating amendments as at

22 October 2025

TABLE OF PROVISIONS

Section  Page

Part 1—Preliminary

1Purpose

2Commencement

3Definitions

4Order in Council declaring body to be a transport body or interface body

4AFilming Approval Act 2014

5Act binds the Crown

Part 2—Vision statement, objectives, principles and statements of policy principles

Division 1—Vision statement

6Vision statement

Division 2—Transport system objectives

7Transport system objectives

8Social and economic inclusion

9Economic prosperity

10Environmental sustainability

11Integration of transport and land use

12Efficiency, coordination and reliability

13Safety and health and wellbeing

Division 3—Decision making principles

14Decision making principles

15Principle of integrated decision making

16Principle of triple bottom line assessment

17Principle of equity

18Principle of the transport system user perspective

19Precautionary principle

20Principle of stakeholder engagement and community participation

21Principle of transparency

Division 4—Statements of policy principles

22Minister may issue a statement of policy principles

Division 5—Interpretation and guidance

23Interpretation

24Application to a transport body

25Application to an interface body

25AObjects and functions of the Department and powers of the Secretary

26Weight to be given to transport system objectives

27Weight to be given to decision making principles

27AStrategy and implementation plan

28Effect of this Part

Part 3—Administration

Division 1—The Minister

29General powers

30Minister may appoint a person or establish a body to provide advice

31Delegation by Minister

31AGuidelines

Division 2—The Department

32Objects of the Department

33Functions of the Department

Division 3—The Secretary

33AFunctions of the Secretary

34Powers of the Secretary

35Recording of dealings

36Compulsory acquisition of land

37Powers to enter land for investigative purposes

38Secretary subject to general direction and control of the Minister

38ADirections from the Secretary

38BConflicting directions

39Delegation by Secretary

Division 3A—Public Transport Fund and Roads Fund

39APublic Transport Fund

39BRoads Fund

39CClosure of funds

Part 4—Planning

63Transport plan

64Corporate plans

Part 4A—Head, Transport for Victoria

64AEstablishment

64ABOfficial seal

64ABAExecution of deeds without official seal and electronically

64ACHead, Transport for Victoria represents the Crown

64ADRole of entity Head

64AEAppointment of entity Head

64AFAppointment of acting entity Head

64BObject of the Head, Transport for Victoria

64CFunctions of the Head, Transport for Victoria

64DPowers of the Head, Transport for Victoria

64GCompulsory acquisition of land

64HEasements

64IHead, Transport for Victoria may use or manage Crown lands reserved under Crown Land (Reserves) Act 1978

64IAObligations of Head, Transport for Victoria in relation to the Great Ocean Road region

64JGrant of unalienated Crown land

64JAObligations of Head, Transport for Victoria in relation to Yarra River land

64JBObligations of Head, Transport for Victoria in relation to declared areas

64JCDisposal of assets in exchange for lease

64JDSurplus land

64KAcquisition of land or interest in land to achieve environmental sustainability

64LPowers to enter land for investigative purposes

64MPower to enter building

64NPowers to enter land to construct or maintain works

64OFinancial accommodation

64PPower of Treasurer to execute guarantee

64PAPerformance reports

64PBFinancial reports

64QExtra-territoriality

64RDelegation by the Head, Transport for Victoria

64SContingency planning for exercise of certain powers

64SAReports to Minister and Secretary

64TDirections from Minister and Secretary

64VDelegations giving rise to conflict and effect

Part 4B—Transport Restructuring Orders and Transfer Orders

Division 1—Transport Restructuring Orders

65Purpose of Division

65AAEffect of Transport Restructuring Order

65ATransport Restructuring Orders—general provisions

65BLimitations on power of Minister to recommend the making of a Transport Restructuring Order

65CTransport Restructuring Order may confer additional duty, function or power on the Secretary

65DTransport Restructuring Order may confer additional duty, function or power on a sector transport agency

65DAImposition and conferral of specific duties, functions and powers to support and assist in giving effect to Transport Restructuring Order

65ETransport Restructuring Order may constitute a new sector transport agency

65FEffect of conferral of duties, functions or powers

65GTransitional regulations

Division 2—Transfer Orders

66Application of Division

66ADefinitions

66BTransfer Orders

66CProperty, rights and liabilities transferred in accordance with Transfer Order

66DTransfer subject to encumbrances

66ESubstitution of party to agreement

66FTransferor transport body instruments

66GProceedings

66HInterests in land

66IEasements

66JAction by Registrar of Titles

66KTaxes

66LEvidence

66MCertificate of chief executive officer of transferor transport body

66MACertificate of chief executive of recipient transport body

66NTransfer of employees

66OValidity of things done under this Division

Part 5—Safe Transport Victoria

115ADefinitions

115BSafe Transport Victoria

115COfficial seal

115DSafe Transport Victoria represents the Crown

115EObjects of Safe Transport Victoria

115FFunctions of Safe Transport Victoria

115GPowers of Safe Transport Victoria

115HChief Executive

115IActing Chief Executive

115JCeases to hold office

115KSuspension of Chief Executive

115LRemoval from office

115MValidity of acts and decisions

115NExtra-territoriality

115OStaff of Safe Transport Victoria

115PPersonal liability

115QDirections

115RMinisterial direction to investigate safety matter

115SSafe Transport Victoria to conduct  cost-benefit analysis of and consult about mandatory transport safety decisions

115TGuidelines

115UInformation disclosure by Safe Transport Victoria

115VDelegation

115WDelegation of functions by National Regulator

Part 6—Transport Corporations

Division 1—Victorian Rail Track

116Victorian Rail Track

117Trading name

118Victorian Rail Track not to represent the Crown

119Object of Victorian Rail Track

120Functions of Victorian Rail Track

121Compulsory acquisition of land

122Easements

123Victorian Rail Track may use Crown lands reserved under Crown Land (Reserves) Act 1978

124Grant of unalienated Crown land

125Land

125AVictorian Rail Track powers to lease reserved and unreserved Crown land for up to 99 years

126Powers to enter land to construct or maintain works

127Obligations of Victorian Rail Track in relation to Yarra River land

127AObligations of Victorian Rail Track in relation to declared areas

127BObligations of Victorian Rail Track in relation to the Great Ocean Road region

Division 2—V/Line Corporation

128V/Line Corporation

129Trading name

130V/Line Corporation not to represent the Crown

131Object of V/Line Corporation

132Functions of V/Line Corporation

133Contingency planning for exercise of certain powers

Division 3—Ports Victoria

133ADefinitions

133BPorts Victoria

133CPorts Victoria not to represent the Crown

133DObject of Ports Victoria

133EFunctions of Ports Victoria

133FPublic interest functions of Ports Victoria

133GPorts Victoria may provide services for fee or charge

Division 3C—Port of Hastings Corporation

141QEstablishment of Port of Hastings Corporation

141RPort of Hastings Corporation not to represent the Crown

141SObject of Port of Hastings Corporation

141TFunctions of Port of Hastings Corporation

141UAcquisition or disposal of land by Port of Hastings Corporation to be subject to consultation with the Secretary and approval by Minister

141VPublic interest functions

Division 4—Provisions applying to Transport Corporations

Subdivision 1—Nature of Transport Corporations

142Transport Corporation is a body corporate

Subdivision 2—Constitution of Transport Corporations other than V/Line Corporation

142AApplication

143Board of directors

144Constitution of board of directors

145Appointment of directors

146Acting appointments

147Chief executive officer and other employees

148Vacancies, resignations, removal from office

149Validity of acts or decisions

150Proceedings of board of directors

151Resolutions without meetings

Subdivision 3—Constitution of V/Line Corporation

151AChief executive officer of V/Line Corporation

151BActing chief executive officer of V/Line Corporation

151CValidity of acts or decisions of V/Line Corporation

Subdivision 4—Employment powers of V/Line Corporation

151DEmployment of staff

Subdivision 5—Powers

152Powers of a Transport Corporation

153Certain powers not affected

154Borrowing and investment by a Transport Corporation

155Transport Corporation not to make loans to directors

156Extra-territoriality

157Indemnity

Subdivision 6—General

158Determination of initial capital

159Capital

160Repayment of capital

161Dividends

162Reports to Minister or Treasurer

163Directions

164Annual report

165Corporate plan

167Corporate plan to be followed

168Nothing void merely because of non-compliance

169Board of directors to give notice of significant events

170Delegation by a Transport Corporation

Part 7—Chief Investigator, Transport Safety

178BDefinition

179Chief Investigator, Transport Safety

180Object of the Chief Investigator, Transport Safety

181Functions of the Chief Investigator, Transport Safety

181AIndependence of Chief Investigator, Transport Safety

182Power to investigate

182AArrangements with Australian Transport Safety Bureau

183Delegation by the Chief Investigator, Transport Safety

184Appointment of Chief Investigator, Transport Safety

185Acting appointment of Chief Investigator, Transport Safety

186When the Chief Investigator, Transport Safety ceases to hold office

187Resignation

187ASuspension

188Removal from office

189Validity of acts and decisions

190Immunity

191Ministerial direction to investigate transport safety matter

192Employment of persons

193General powers of Chief Investigator, Transport Safety

195Extra-territoriality

196Memoranda of understanding

197Power to give advice on compliance

Part 7A—Conflict between decisions of regulators

197ADefinitions

197BResolution of conflict by regulators

197CDetermination by the Minister or Ministers

197DRegulators subject to guidelines and directions

197EGuidelines

Part 8—General

Division 1—Regulations

198Regulations

Division 2—Miscellaneous

199Transport Act 1983

200Rail Corporations Act 1996

201Marine Act 1988

201ATransitional provision on amendment of Port Services Act 1995

201BTransfer of staff from Port of Hastings Corporation to Port of Melbourne Corporation

201CSubstitution of parties to channel operating agreement in respect of port of Hastings waters

201DSubstitution of parties to channel operating agreement—Transport Legislation Amendment (Port of Hastings Development Authority) Act 2011

202Repeal of Southern and Eastern Integrated Transport Authority Act 2003

203Consequential amendments to other Acts

203ASaving and transitionals—Transport Legislation Amendment (Public Transport Development Authority) Act 2011

203BSaving and transitionals—Commercial Passenger Vehicle Industry Amendment (Further Reforms) Act 2017

Part 9—Transport Legislation Amendment (Port of Hastings Development Authority) Act 2011

Division 1—Transfer of property and staff to the Port of Hastings Development Authority

207Definitions—Division 1

208Minister may direct transfer of Port of Melbourne Corporation property to Port of Hastings Development Authority

209Property transferred in accordance with direction—Port of Hastings Development Authority

210Allocation of property etc. subject to encumbrances—Port of Hastings Development Authority

211Certificate of chief executive officer—Port of Hastings Development Authority

212Value of transferred property—Port of Hastings Development Authority

213Substitution of party to agreement—Port of Hastings Development Authority

214Former Port of Melbourne Corporation instruments—Port of Hastings Development Authority

215Proceedings—Port of Hastings Development Authority

216Interests in land—Port of Hastings Development Authority

217Easements—Port of Hastings Development Authority

218Amendment of Register—Port of Hastings Development Authority

219Taxes—Port of Hastings Development Authority

220Evidence—Port of Hastings Development Authority

221Validity of things done under this Division

222Minister may direct Port of Melbourne Corporation to lease land to Port of Hastings Development Authority

223Transfer of staff from Port of Melbourne Corporation to Port of Hastings Development Authority

Division 2—Transfer of property to Victorian Regional Channels Authority

224Definitions—Division 2

225Minister may direct transfer of Port of Melbourne Corporation property to Victorian Regional Channels Authority

226Property transferred in accordance with direction—Victorian Regional Channels Authority

227Allocation of property etc. subject to encumbrances—Victorian Regional Channels Authority

228Certificate of chief executive officer—Victorian Regional Channels Authority

229Value of transferred property—Victorian Regional Channels Authority

230Substitution of party to agreement—Victorian Regional Channels Authority

231Former Port of Melbourne Corporation instruments—Victorian Regional Channels Authority

232Proceedings—Victorian Regional Channels Authority

233Interests in land—Victorian Regional Channels Authority

234Easements—Victorian Regional Channels Authority

235Amendment of Register—Victorian Regional Channels Authority

236Taxes—Victorian Regional Channels Authority

237Evidence—Victorian Regional Channels Authority

238Validity of things done under this Division

239Minister may direct Port of Melbourne Corporation to lease land to Victorian Regional Channels Authority

Part 10—Transport Legislation Amendment (Public Transport Development Authority) Act 2011

Division 1—Preliminary

240Purpose of Part

241Definitions

Division 2—Transfer of property, rights and liabilities and staff

242Minister may direct transfer of Director of Public Transport property, rights and liabilities held on behalf of the Crown

243Minister may direct transfer of Public Transport Ticketing Body property, rights and liabilities

244Minister may direct transfer of Victorian Rail Track property, rights and liabilities

245Minister may direct transfer of V/Line Corporation property, rights and liabilities

246Transfer of Metlink property, rights and liabilities

247Minister may direct transfer of Secretary property, rights and liabilities held on behalf of the Crown

248Property, rights and liabilities allocated in accordance with direction

249Allocation of property and rights subject to encumbrances

250Certificate of chief executive officer

251Certificate of Secretary—Metlink property, rights or liabilities

252Value of allocated property, rights or liabilities

253Substitution of party to agreement

254Former relevant transferor instruments

255Proceedings

256Interests in land

257Easements

258Amendment of Register

259Taxes

260Evidence

261Transfer of employees of Public Transport Ticketing Body to the Public Transport Development Authority

262Transfer of employees of Metlink to the Public Transport Development Authority

263Validity of things done under this Part

Division 3—Administrator of the Public Transport Ticketing Body

264Provisions to prevail

265The Administrator

266Vacancy, resignation or removal from office

267Functions and powers

268Staff

269Delegation

270Directions

271Effect of appointment of Administrator

Division 4—Dissolution of the Public Transport Ticketing Body

272Dissolution of the Public Transport Ticketing Body

Part 11—Transfer to V/Line Corporation

Division 1—Preliminary

273Purpose of Part

274Definitions

Division 2—Transfer of property, rights and liabilities and staff

275Transfer of V/Line Pty Ltd property, rights and liabilities

276Property, rights and liabilities allocated in accordance with statement

277Allocation of property and rights subject to encumbrances

278Certificate of Secretary

279Register of certificates

280Value of allocated property, rights or liabilities

281Substitution of party to agreement

282Former V/Line Pty Ltd instruments

283Proceedings

284Interests in land

285Easements

286Amendment of Register

287Taxes

288Evidence

289Transfer of employees of V/Line Pty Ltd to V/Line Corporation

290Validity of things done under this Part

Division 3—General

291Emergency Management Act 2013

292Rail Safety National Law Application Act 2013

293Rail Management Act 1996

Part 12—Transport Legislation Amendment Act 2019

Division 1—Preliminary

294Definitions

295Application of Interpretation of Legislation Act 1984

Division 2—Head, Transport for Victoria

296Head, Transport for Victoria—transfer of property, rights and liabilities

297Things done by former Head, Transport for Victoria

298Things commenced but not completed by former Head, Transport for Victoria

Division 3—Transport Infrastructure Development Agent

299Transport Infrastructure Development Agent abolished

Division 4—Public Transport Development Authority

300Public Transport Development Authority abolished

301Things done by Public Transport Development Authority

302Decisions and things done under or for the purposes of the Tourist and Heritage Railways Act 2010

303Superseded references

304Transfer subject to encumbrances

305Interests in land

306Easements

307Action by Registrar of Titles

308Continuation of old public transport fund

309Specification of money to be transferred

310Transfer of money and abolition of old public transport fund

311References to old public transport fund

312Evidence

Division 5—Linking Melbourne Authority

313Linking Melbourne Authority abolished

Division 6—Initial transitional arrangements for the Roads Corporation

314Definition

315Things done by Roads Corporation or its chief executive before first commencement day

316Things commenced but not completed by Roads Corporation or its chief executive

317Superseded references to Roads Corporation or its chief executive

318Corporation specified as a referral authority under a planning scheme

319Roads Corporation as a responsible entity under Part 7A of the Emergency Management Act 2013

320Continuation of old roads fund

321Specification of money to be transferred

322Transfer of money and abolition of old roads fund

323References to old roads fund

Division 6A—Abolition of Roads Corporation

323ARoads Corporation abolished

Division 7—Miscellaneous

324Taxes

325Validity of things done under this Part

Part 13—Transport Legislation Amendment (Port Reforms and Other Matters) Act 2022

327Definitions

328Victorian Ports Corporation (Melbourne) abolished

329Victorian Regional Channels Authority abolished

330References to Victorian Ports Corporation (Melbourne) or Victorian Regional Channels Authority

331Directions to Victorian Ports Corporation (Melbourne) or Victorian Regional Channels Authority

332Requirements to provide information

333Instruments

Part 14—Transport Legislation Amendment Act 2023

334Definitions

335Commercial Passenger Vehicle Commission abolished

336Office of Director, Transport Safety abolished

337Chief Executive of Safe Transport Victoria

338Chief executive officer of V/Line Corporation

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Endnotes

1     General information

2     Table of Amendments

3     Explanatory details

Version No. 090

Transport Integration Act 2010

No. 6 of 2010

Version incorporating amendments as at

22 October 2025

The Parliament of Victoria enacts:

PART 1—PRELIMINARY

1Purpose

The purpose of this Act is to create a new framework for the provision of an integrated and sustainable transport system in Victoria consistent with the vision statement.

2Commencement

(1)Section 1 and this section come into operation on the day after the day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

(2)Subject to subsection (3), the remaining provisions of this Act (including the items and provisions of items in a Schedule) come into operation on a day or days to be proclaimed.

(3)If a provision referred to in subsection (2) (including an item or a provision of an item in a Schedule) does not come into operation before 1 July 2011, it comes into operation on that day.

3Definitions

In this Act—

accredited bus operator has the same meaning as it has in section 3(1) of the Bus Safety Act 2009;

approved Great Ocean Road strategic framework plan has the same meaning as in the Great Ocean Road and Environs Protection Act 2020;

Australian Transport Safety Bureau or ATSB means the Australian Transport Safety Bureau established under section 12 of the Transport Safety Investigation Act 2003 of the Commonwealth;

bus has the same meaning as it has in section 3(1) of the Bus Safety Act 2009;

bus safety matter means—

(a)an incident involving a bus or any infrastructure used in bus operations that resulted in, or that had the potential to result in, the death of, or injury to, any person, or in damage to any property or equipment, and includes, for example—

(i)any collision involving a bus;

(ii)any incident resulting from the operation of a bus;

(iii)any failure of any bus or part of a bus or of any equipment on a bus or of anything used in bus operations;

(iv)any failure or breach of any practice or procedure involving a bus;

(v)any fire, explosion or other similar occurrence involving a bus;

(vi)any incident in which there is evidence of systematic safety deficiencies;

(b)any other incident or any state of affairs involving, or in relation to buses or any infrastructure used in bus operations that is specified by the regulations for the purposes of this definition;

bus service has the same meaning as it has in section 3(1) of the Bus Safety Act 2009;

channel, in relation to port waters, has the same meaning as in the Port Management Act 1995;

Chief Investigator, Transport Safety means the person holding the position referred to in section 179(1);

commercial passenger vehicle has the same meaning as it has in the Commercial Passenger Vehicle Industry Act 2017;

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commercial passenger vehicle safety matter means—

(a)an incident involving a commercial passenger vehicle or any infrastructure used in commercial passenger vehicle operations that resulted in, or that had the potential to result in, the death of, or injury to, any person, or in damage to any property or equipment, and includes, for example—

(i)any collision involving a commercial passenger vehicle;

(ii)any incident resulting from the operation of a commercial passenger vehicle;

(iii)any failure of any commercial passenger vehicle or part of a commercial passenger vehicle or of any equipment on a commercial passenger vehicle or of anything used in commercial passenger vehicle operations;

(iv)any failure or breach of any practice or procedure involving a commercial passenger vehicle;

(v)any fire, explosion or other similar occurrence involving a commercial passenger vehicle;

(vi)any incident in which there is evidence of systematic safety deficiencies;

(b)any other incident or any state of affairs involving, or in relation to commercial passenger vehicles or any infrastructure used in commercial passenger vehicle operations that is specified by the regulations for the purposes of this definition;

commercial passenger vehicle service has the same meaning as it has in the Commercial Passenger Vehicle Industry Act 2017;

commercial trading port has the same meaning as in the Port Management Act 1995;

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decision making principles means the principles specified in Division 3 of Part 2;

declared area has the same meaning as in the Planning and Environment Act 1987;

Department means the Department of Transport and Planning;

development, in Division 4 of Part 3, has the same meaning as it has in section 3 of the Major Transport Projects Facilitation Act 2009;

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domestic partner of a person means—

(a)a person who is in a registered relationship with the person; or

(b)a person to whom the person is not married but with whom the person is living as a couple on a genuine domestic basis (irrespective of gender);

film friendly principles has the same meaning as in the Filming Approval Act 2014;

film permit has the same meaning as in the Filming Approval Act 2014;

Great Ocean Road coast and parks has the same meaning as in the Great Ocean Road and Environs Protection Act 2020;

Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority means the Authority established under Part 5 of the Great Ocean Road and Environs Protection Act 2020;

Great Ocean Road coast and parks protection principles has the same meaning as in the Great Ocean Road and Environs Protection Act 2020;

Great Ocean Road region has the same meaning as in the Great Ocean Road and Environs Protection Act 2020;

Great Ocean Road scenic landscapes area has the same meaning as in the Great Ocean Road and Environs Protection Act 2020;

harbour master has the same meaning as it has in section 3(1) of the Marine Safety Act 2010;

Head, Transport for Victoria means the body corporate established under section 64A;

hire car has the same meaning as in section 86(1) of the Transport (Compliance and Miscellaneous) Act 1983;

interface body means—

(a)in respect of the Conservation, Forests and Lands Act 1987, the bodycorporate established under thatAct under the name Secretary tothe Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action;

(b)in respect of the Local Government Act 2020, a Municipal Council;

(c)in respect of the Parks Victoria Act2018, Parks Victoria established under that Act;

(d)in respect of the Planning and Environment Act 1987—

(i)a planning authority under that Act;

(ii)the Victorian Planning Authority established under the Victorian Planning Authority Act 2017;

(da)in respect of the Victorian Planning Authority Act 2017, the Victorian Planning Authority established under that Act;

(e)in respect of the Major Transport Projects Facilitation Act 2009—

(i)a project authority appointed under section 6 of that Act;

(ii)a project proponent appointed under section 15 of that Act;

(iii)an assessment committee established under section 35 of that Act;

(f)in respect of the Project Development and Construction Management Act 1994, a Minister or facilitating agency;

(g)in respect of the Development Victoria Act 2003, Development Victoria established under that Act;

(ga)in respect of the Suburban Rail Loop Act 2021, the Suburban Rail Loop Authority when it is exercising its functions and powers in respect of planning and precinct development;

(h)in respect of any interface legislation, a Minister administering the interface legislation;

(i)in respect of land managed or controlled under the Wildlife Act 1975, the Crown Land (Reserves) Act 1978, the Forests Act 1958, the Land Act 1958, the National Parks Act 1975, Part 4 of the Water Industry Act 1994 or the Alpine Resorts (Management) Act 1997, the person or body responsible for the management or control of that land;

(ia)in respect of the Great Ocean Road and Environs Protection Act 2020, the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority;

(j)a person or body which is declared to be an interface body—

(i)by the Act under which the person is appointed or the body is established; or

(ii)by the interface legislation under which functions or powers are conferred on the person or body—

either generally or in respect of the exercise of the functions or powers in respect of which the person or body is declared to be an interface body by the Act or interface legislation;

(k)a public body which is declared to be an interface body by an Order in Council made under section 4 either generally or in respect of the exercise of the functions or powers in respect of which it is declared to be an interface body by the Order in Council;

interface legislation means—

(a)Alpine Resorts (Management) Act 1997;

(b)Conservation, Forests and Lands Act 1987;

(c)Crown Land (Reserves) Act 1978;

(ca)Environment Effects Act 1978;

(d)Forests Act 1958;

(da)Great Ocean Road and Environs Protection Act 2020;

(e)Land Act 1958;

(f)Local Government Act 1989;

(fa)the Local Government Act 2020;

(g)Major Transport Projects Facilitation Act 2009;

(h)National Parks Act 1975;

(i)Parks Victoria Act2018;

(j)Planning and Environment Act 1987;

(k)Project Development and Construction Management Act 1994;

(l)Development Victoria Act 2003;

(la)Suburban Rail Loop Act 2021;

(m)Part 4 of the Water Industry Act 1994;

(n)Wildlife Act 1975;

(o)any other Act or provision of any other Act which is declared to be interface legislation by that other Act;

(p)any regulations or other subordinate instrument made under an Act which is interface legislation;

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local port has the same meaning as in the Port Management Act 1995;

mandatory bus safety decision means—

(a)a decision of Safe Transport Victoria under the Bus Safety Act 2009 whether to—

(i)accredit or refuse to accredit an operator of a bus service within the meaning of the Bus Safety Act 2009; or

(ii)impose, vary or revoke a condition on an accreditation of an accredited bus operator; or

(iii)vary an accreditation of an accredited bus operator; or

(b)a decision of Safe Transport Victoria or a transport safety officer to—

(i)serve an improvement notice; or

(ii)amend an improvement notice under section 54 of the Transport (Safety Schemes Compliance and Enforcement) Act 2014; or

(c)a decision of Safe Transport Victoria or a transport safety officer to—

(i)serve a prohibition notice; or

(ii)amend a prohibition notice under section 64 of the Transport (Safety Schemes Compliance and Enforcement) Act 2014;

mandatory marine safety decision means—

(a)a decision of Safe Transport Victoria under the Marine Safety Act 2010 to determine—

(i)standards for navigation aids; or

(ii)standards for dredging and channel maintenance; or

(b)a decision of Safe Transport Victoria or a transport safety officer to—

(i)serve an improvement notice; or

(ii)amend an improvement notice under section 54 of the Transport (Safety Schemes Compliance and Enforcement) Act 2014; or

(iii)serve a prohibition notice; or

(iv)amend a prohibition notice under section 64 of the Transport (Safety Schemes Compliance and Enforcement) Act 2014;

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mandatory transport safety decision means—

(a)a mandatory marine safety decision; or

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(c)a mandatory bus safety decision;

marine safety matter means—

(a)an incident involving a vessel that resulted in, or that had the potential to result in, the death of, or injury to, any person, or in damage to, or the loss of, the vessel or any other vessel, or to any other property or equipment, and includes, for example—

(i)any accident involving a vessel;

(ii)any incident involving a vessel in which there is evidence of systematic safety deficiencies;

(b)the occurrence of any event that provides reasonable grounds for the belief—

(i)that any pilot, pilot exempt master, harbour master, pilotage services provider or person providing a service under the Marine Safety Act 2010 has acted incompetently in the course of their duties or in breach of that Act or the regulations made under that Act; or

(ii)that the holder of any harbour master licence has breached the conditions of that licence; or

(iii)that any pilot, pilot exempt master or pilotage services provider, who is registered under the Marine Safety Act 2010 to act as a pilot, pilot exempt master or pilotage services provider (as the case requires), has breached the conditions of that registration;

(c)any other incident or any state of affairs involving, or in relation to, a vessel that is specified by the regulations for the purposes of this definition;

master has the same meaning as it has in section 3(1) of the Marine Safety Act 2010;

motor vehicle has the same meaning as it has in section 3(1) of the Road Safety Act 1986;

National Rail Safety Regulator means the Regulator within the meaning of the Rail Safety National Law (Victoria);

National Regulator means the National Marine Safety Regulator within the meaning of the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law;

Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator has the same meaning as in the Rail Safety National Law (Victoria);

partner of a person means the person's spouse or domestic partner;

passenger services includes—

(a)bus services;

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(c)ferry passenger services;

(d)rail passenger services (including train and tram services provided by a passenger transport company within the meaning of section 2(1) of the Transport (Compliance and Miscellaneous) Act 1983);

pilot has the same meaning as it has in section 3(1) of the Marine Safety Act 2010;

pilot exempt master has the same meaning as it has in section 3(1) of the Marine Safety Act 2010;

pilotage services provider has the same meaning as it has in section 3(1) of the Marine Safety Act 2010;

port has the same meaning as in the Port Management Act 1995;

Port Capacity Project part of the port of Melbourne means that part of the port of Melbourne at which the development declared in the nomination order under the Project Development and Construction Management Act 1994, dated 4 September 2012 and published in the Government Gazette on 7 September 2012, is being carried out;

port land means—

(a)in the case of the port of Melbourne, the port of Melbourne land within the meaning of the Port Management Act 1995; and

(b)in the case of any other port, the land declared by Order in Council made under section 5 of that Act to be the port land of that port;

port manager has the same meaning as in the Port Management Act 1995;

port of Hastings has the same meaning as in the Port Management Act 1995;

Port of Hastings Corporation means the body corporate established under section 141Q;

port of Hastings waters has the same meaning as in the Port Management Act 1995;

port of Melbourne has the same meaning as in the Port Management Act 1995;

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port of Melbourne waters has the same meaning as in the Port Management Act 1995;

port waters has the same meaning as in the Port Management Act 1995;

Ports Victoria means the body corporate continued under section 133B;

prescribed means prescribed by regulations made under this Act;

public entity has the same meaning as in the Public Administration Act 2004;

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Public Transport Fund—see section 39A;

public transport safety matter means—

(a)an incident involving rolling stock, rail infrastructure, a bus or any infrastructure used in bus operations that resulted in, or that had the potential to result in, the death of, or injury to, any person, or in damage to any property or equipment, and includes, for example—

(i)any derailment of any rolling stock;

(ii)any collision involving any bus or rolling stock;

(iii)any incident resulting from the construction, maintenance or operation of a railway or from the operation of a bus;

(iv)any failure of any part of rail infrastructure or any rolling stock or any part of any rolling stock;

(v)any failure of any bus or part of a bus or of any equipment on a bus or of anything used in bus operations;

(vi)any failure or breach of any practice or procedure involving rolling stock or a bus;

(vii)any fire, explosion or other similar occurrence involving rolling stock or a bus;

(viii)any incident in which there is evidence of systematic safety deficiencies;

(b)any other incident or any state of affairs involving, or in relation to, rolling stock, rail infrastructure, buses or any infrastructure used in bus operations that is specified by the regulations for the purposes of this definition;

public transport system means public transport and the public transport related components of the transport system including any passenger services;

rail infrastructure has the same meaning as in section 4(1) of the Rail Safety National Law (Victoria);

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railway has the same meaning as in the Rail Safety National Law (Victoria);

regional port waters means port waters other than—

(a)port of Melbourne waters; or

(b)waters declared by Order in Council under section 5(2) of the Port Management Act 1995 to be the port waters of a local port (within the meaning of that Act); or

(c)waters deemed under section 183(1) of the Port Management Act 1995 to be the waters of a local port (within the meaning of that Act) for the purposes of that Act;

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road has the same meaning as it has in section 3(1) of the Road Management Act 2004;

road-related infrastructure has the same meaning as it has in section 3(1) of the Road Management Act 2004;

road system means the roads and road related components of the transport system including any transport services, motor vehicles and any other users of the road system;

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Roads Fund—see section 39B;

roadside has the same meaning as it has in section 3(1) of the Road Management Act 2004;

rolling stock has the same meaning as in the Rail Safety National Law (Victoria);

Safe Transport Victoria means the body corporate continued under section 115B;

Secretary means the Secretary to the Department;

sector transport agency means—

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(ba)the Head, Transport for Victoria;

(c)Safe Transport Victoria; or

(d)the V/Line Corporation; or

(e)Ports Victoria; or

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(h)the Port of Hastings Corporation; or

(i)any new sector transport agency constituted under a Transport Restructuring Order;

spouse of a person means a person to whom the person is married;

Statement of Planning Policy has the same meaning as in the Planning and Environment Act 1987;

statement of policy principles means a statement issued under section 22;

Suburban Rail Loop Authority means the Suburban Rail Loop Authority established by section 8 of the Suburban Rail Loop Act 2021;

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Transfer Order means an Order in Council made under Division 2 of Part 4B;

transport body means—

(a)the Minister;

(b)the Minister administering any other transport legislation in respect of the transport system;

(c)the Department;

(d)a Department or public entity engaged in the development of policy in respect of the transport system;

(e)the Secretary;

(ea)the Head, Transport for Victoria;

(eb)any new sector transport agency constituted under a Transport Restructuring Order;

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(h)Safe Transport Victoria;

(ha)the Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator;

(hb)the National Rail Safety Regulator;

(i)the Chief Investigator, Transport Safety;

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(n)the Victorian Rail Track;

(o)the V/Line Corporation;

(p)Ports Victoria;

(q)the Port of Hastings Corporation;

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(rb)the North East Link State Tolling Corporation;

(rc)the Suburban Rail Loop Authority when it is exercising its functions and powers under any transport legislation in respect of transport planning or transport infrastructure development or operations;

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(t)a waterway manager within the meaning of section 3(1) of the Marine Safety Act 2010;

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(v)the Essential Services Commission established under section 7 of the Essential Services Commission Act 2001 when it is exercising its functions and powers under any transport legislation in respect of the transport system;

(w)a coordinating road authority within the meaning of section 3(1) of the Road Management Act 2004;

(x)a committee, board, council or other body established by the Minister under any transport legislation;

(y)a person or body which is declared to be a transport body—

(i)by the Act under which the person is appointed or the body is established; or

(ii)by the transport legislation under which functions or powers are conferred on the person or body—

either generally or in respect of the exercise of the functions or powers in respect of which the person or body is declared to be a transport body by the Act or transport legislation;

(z)a public body which is declared to be a transport body under any transport legislation by an Order in Council made under section 4 either generally or in respect of the exercise of the functions or powers in respect of which the public body is declared to be a transport body by the Order in Council;

Transport Corporation means—

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(b)the Victorian Rail Track; or

(c)the V/Line Corporation; or

(d)Ports Victoria; or

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(f)the Port of Hastings Corporation;

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transport legislation means—

(a)Accident Towing Services Act 2007;

(b)Border Railways Act 1922;

(c)Bus Safety Act 2009;

(d)Bus Services Act 1995;

(e)Business Franchise (Petroleum Products) Act 1979;

(ea)Commercial Passenger Vehicle Industry Act 2017;

(f)EastLink Project Act 2004;

(g)Marine (Drug, Alcohol and Pollution Control) Act 1988;

(ga)Marine Safety Act 2010;

(gb)the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law;

(gc)the Marine (Domestic Commercial Vessel National Law Application) Act 2013;

(h)Melbourne City Link Act 1995;

(i)National Rail Corporation (Victoria) Act 1991;

(ia)North East Link Act 2020;

(j)Pollution of Waters by Oil and Noxious Substances Act 1986;

(k)Port Management Act 1995;

(l)Rail Management Act 1996;

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(ma)the Rail Safety National Law Application Act 2013;

(mb)the Rail Safety National Law (Victoria);

(n)Road Management Act 2004;

(o)Road Safety Act 1986;

(oa)Suburban Rail Loop Act 2021;

(p)Transport (Compliance and Miscellaneous) Act 1983;

(q)Very Fast Train (Route Investigation) Act 1989;

(qaa)West Gate Tunnel (Truck Bans and Traffic Management) Act 2019;

(qa)Western Port (Steel Works) Act 1970;

(r)Westernport (Crib Point Terminal) Act 1963;

(ra)Westernport Development Act 1967;

(rb)Zero and Low Emission Vehicle Distance-based Charge Act 2021;

(s)any other Act or provision of any other Act which is declared to be transport legislation by that other Act;

(t)this Act;

(u)any regulations or other subordinate instrument made under an Act which is transport legislation;

transport-related land, infrastructure and assets includes the land, tracks, crossings, signals, buildings and structures including bridges, overhead wiring, power substations, communications networks, base stations, depots and associated buildings and rolling stock whether—

(a)operational because it has been released to the Secretary, the Head, Transport for Victoria or any other person for transport purposes to support the transport system or related matters; or

(b)non-operational because it has not been released to the Secretary, the Head, Transport for Victoria or any other person for transport purposes;

Transport Restructuring Order means an Order in Council made under Division 1 of Part 4B;

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transport safety law has the same meaning as in section 3 of the Transport (Safety Schemes Compliance and Enforcement) Act 2014;

transport safety matter means—

(a)a marine safety matter;

(b)a public transport safety matter;

transport safety officer has the same meaning as it has in section 3 of the Transport (Safety Schemes Compliance and Enforcement) Act 2014;

transport services includes—

(a)passenger services;

(b)rail freight services;

(c)road freight services;

(ca)commercial passenger vehicle services;

(d)any other services that are provided to support the transport system;

transport system means all the components which make up the system for the movement of persons and goods including—

(a)the physical components such as—

(i)transport networks, paths and ways including roads, railways, shipping lanes, waterways, air flight paths, crossings, cycling paths and footpaths;

(ii)facilities for accessing, disembarking, unloading and the interchange of, persons and goods and for the storage of freight and vehicles, including train stations, tram stops, bus stops, inter-modal transfer facilities, freight yards, port facilities, airports and taxi stands, depots and networks;

(iii)motor vehicles (including commercial passenger vehicles), trains, trams, buses, ferries, boats, ships, aeroplanes, motor cycles, bicycles and mobility aids;

(iv)control, communications and location systems and technology, information, and other systems and equipment;

(b)the management components such as—

(i)strategic planning including plans for building the network, acquiring vehicles, reserving land for future development and business continuity;

(ii)operations planning including business plans, corporate plans, operations plans and contingency plans;

(iii)operational matters required to operate the transport system including schedules, timetables and ticketing systems;

(iv)administration, maintenance and information management matters;

(v)research and marketing including advertising and promotions;

(vi)legislative and regulatory systems such as registration, licensing and accreditation;

(c)the labour components including all the persons involved in planning, policy development, operations and regulating and managing the physical and management components of the transport system;

(d)the services components including passenger, freight and any other transport services to move persons and goods;

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transport system objectives means the objectives specified in Division 2 of Part 2;

vessel has the same meaning as it has in section 3(1) of the Marine Safety Act 2010;

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Victorian ports system means all the components that make up Victoria's system of commercial trading ports and local ports including the following—

(a)port land and port waters;

(b)the physical components such as—

(i)transport networks and ways including channels, shipping lanes, waterways, roads and railways;

(ii)facilities for accessing, disembarking, unloading and the interchange of persons and goods and for the storage of freight, vessels and vehicles, including inter-modal transfer facilities, freight yards, port facilities, wharves, piers, jetties, depots and networks;

(iii)ferries, boats and ships and other vessels and vehicles;

(iv)control, communications, navigation and location systems and technology, information, and other systems and equipment;

(c)the management components such as—

(i)strategic planning including plans for building the network, acquiring vessels, reserving land for future development and business continuity;

(ii)operations planning including business plans, corporate plans, operations plans and contingency plans;

(iii)operational matters required to operate the Victorian ports system;

(iv)administration, maintenance and information management matters;

(v)research and marketing including advertising and promotions;

(d)the labour components including—

(i)pilotage services providers, pilots, harbour masters, towage service providers and all the persons involved in the operation of vessels or water and landside operations within the Victorian ports system;

(ii)all the persons involved in planning, policy development, operations and managing the physical and management components of the Victorian ports system;

(e)the services components including passenger, freight and any other transport services to move persons and goods;

Victorian Rail Track means the body corporate continued under section 116;

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vision statement means the statement set out in section 6;

V/LineCorporation means the body corporate continued under section 128;

Yarra protection principles has the same meaning as in the Yarra River Protection (Wilip-gin Birrarung murron) Act 2017;

Yarra River land has the same meaning as in the Yarra River Protection (Wilip-gin Birrarung murron) Act 2017;

Yarra Strategic Plan has the same meaning as in the Yarra River Protection (Wilip-gin Birrarung murron) Act 2017;

Yarra Strategic Plan area has the same meaning as in the Yarra River Protection (Wilip-gin Birrarung murron) Act 2017.

4Order in Council declaring body to be a transport body or interface body

(1)The Governor in Council may, on the recommendation of the Minister, by Order in Council published in the Government Gazette declare—

(a)a public body to be a transport body for the purposes of this Act, either generally or when carrying out particular functions or powers under any transport legislation, as is specified in the Order in Council;

(b)a public body to be an interface body for the purposes of this Act, either generally or when carrying out particular functions or powers under any interface legislation, as is specified in the Order in Council.

(2)The Minister must not make a recommendation under this section unless the Minister has consulted with the Minister responsible for the administration of the public body.

4AFilming Approval Act 2014

This Act is filming approval legislation within the meaning of the Filming Approval Act 2014.

5Act binds the Crown

(1)This Act binds the Crown—

(a)in the right of the State of Victoria; and

(b)to the extent that the legislative power of the Parliament permits, in all its other capacities.

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PART 2—VISION STATEMENT, OBJECTIVES,
PRINCIPLES AND STATEMENTS OF POLICY PRINCIPLES

Division 1—Vision statement

6Vision statement

The Parliament recognises the aspirations of Victorians for an integrated and sustainable transport system that contributes to an inclusive, prosperous and environmentally responsible State.

Division 2—Transport system objectives

7Transport system objectives

This Division specifies the transport system objectives.

8Social and economic inclusion

The transport system should provide a means by which persons can access social and economic opportunities to support individual and community wellbeing including by—

(a)minimising barriers to access so that so far as is possible the transport system is available to as many persons as wish to use it;

(b)providing tailored infrastructure, services and support for persons who find it difficult to use the transport system.

9Economic prosperity

The transport system should facilitate economic prosperity by—

(a)enabling efficient and effective access for persons and goods to places of employment, markets and services;

(b)increasing efficiency through reducing costs and improving timeliness;

(c)fostering competition by providing access to markets;

(d)facilitating investment in Victoria;

(e)supporting financial sustainability.

10Environmental sustainability

The transport system should actively contribute to environmental sustainability by—

(a)protecting, conserving and improving the natural environment;

(b)avoiding, minimising and offsetting harm to the local and global environment, including through transport-related emissions and pollutants and the loss of biodiversity;

(c)promoting forms of transport and the use of forms of energy and transport technologies which have the least impact on the natural environment and reduce the overall contribution of transport-related greenhouse gas emissions;

(d)improving the environmental performance of all forms of transport and the forms of energy used in transport;

(e)preparing for and adapting to the challenges presented by climate change.

11Integration of transport and land use

(1)The transport system should provide for the effective integration of transport and land use and facilitate access to social and economic opportunities.

(2)Without limiting the generality of subsection (1), transport and land use should be effectively integrated so as to improve accessibility and transport efficiency with a focus on—

(a)maximising access to residences, employment, markets, services and recreation;

(b)planning and developing the transport system more effectively;

(c)reducing the need for private motor vehicle transport and the extent of travel;

(d)facilitating better access to, and greater mobility within, local communities.

(3)Without limiting the generality of subsection (1), the transport system and land use should be aligned, complementary and supportive and ensure that—

(a)transport decisions are made having regard to the current and future impact on land use;

(b)land use decisions are made having regard for the current and future development and operation of the transport system;

(c)transport infrastructure and services are provided in a timely manner to support changing land use and associated transport demand.

(4)Without limiting the generality of subsection (1), the transport system should improve the amenity of communities and minimise impacts of the transport system on adjacent land uses.

12Efficiency, coordination and reliability

(1)The transport system should facilitate network-wide efficient, coordinated and reliable movements of persons and goods at all times.

(2)Without limiting the generality of subsection (1), the transport system should—

(a)balance efficiency across the network so as to optimise the network capacity of all modes of transport and reduce journey times;

(b)maximise the efficient use of resources including infrastructure, land, services and energy;

(c)facilitate integrated and seamless travel within and between different modes of transport;

(d)provide predictable and reliable services and journey times and minimise any inconvenience caused by disruptions to the transport system.

13Safety and health and wellbeing

(1)The transport system should be safe and support health and wellbeing.

(2)Without limiting the generality of subsection (1), the transport system should—

(a)seek to continually improve the safety performance of the transport system through—

(i)safe transport infrastructure;

(ii)safe forms of transport;

(iii)safe transport system user behaviour;

(b)avoid and minimise the risk of harm to persons arising from the transport system;

(c)promote forms of transport and the use of forms of energy which have the greatest benefit for, and least negative impact on, health and wellbeing.

Division 3—Decision making principles

14Decision making principles

This Division specifies the decision making principles.

15Principle of integrated decision making

The principle of integrated decision making means seeking to achieve Government policy objectives through coordination between all levels of government and government agencies and with the private sector.

16Principle of triple bottom line assessment

The principle of triple bottom-line assessment means an assessment of all the economic, social and environmental costs and benefits taking into account externalities and value for money.

17Principle of equity

The principle of equity means—

(a)equity between persons irrespective of their—

(i)personal attributes, including age, physical ability, ethnicity, culture, gender and financial situation; or

(ii)location, including whether in a growth, urban, regional, rural or remote area;

(b)equity between generations by not compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.

18Principle of the transport system user perspective

The transport system user perspective means—

(a)understanding the requirements of transport system users, including their information needs;

(b)enhancing the useability of the transport system and the quality of experiences of the transport system.

19Precautionary principle

(1)The precautionary principle means that if there are threats of serious or irreversible environmental damage, lack of full scientific certainty should not be used as a reason for postponing measures to prevent environmental degradation.

(2)The precautionary principle includes—

(a)a careful evaluation to avoid serious or irreversible damage to the environment wherever practicable; and

(b)an assessment of the risk-weighted consequences of various options.

20Principle of stakeholder engagement and community participation

The principle of stakeholder engagement and community participation means—

(a)taking into account the interests of stakeholders, including transport system users and members of the local community;

(b)adopting appropriate processes for stakeholder engagement.

21Principle of transparency

The principle of transparency means members of the public should have access to reliable and relevant information in appropriate forms to facilitate a good understanding of transport issues and the process by which decisions in relation to the transport system are made.

Division 4—Statements of policy principles

22Minister may issue a statement of policy principles

(1)The Minister may issue a statement of policy principles for the purposes of this Act.

(2)If the Minister proposes to issue a statement of policy principles which will apply to, or affect, an interface body, the Minister must obtain the agreement of the Minister responsible for the interface body before issuing the statement of policy principles.

(3)A statement of policy principles must be consistent with the vision statement and the transport system objectives.

(4)The Minister must have regard to the decision making principles in preparing a statement of policy principles.

(5)If at any time more than one Minister has responsibility for the administration of this Act—

(a)each Minister may issue a statement of policy principles in respect of the administration of the provisions of the Act for which that Minister is responsible;

(b)two or more Ministers may issue a joint statement of policy principles in respect of the administration of the provisions of the Act for which those Ministers are responsible.

(6)A statement of policy principles may specify that specified policy principles apply to—

(a)a specified transport body in the exercise of powers or the performance of functions under the transport legislation;

(b)a specified interface body in the exercise of powers or the performance of functions under the interface legislation;

(c)the exercise of specified powers or the performance of specified functions by a transport body or an interface body.

(7)The Minister must ensure that a statement of policy principles is published—

(a)in the Government Gazette; and

(b)on an Internet website maintained by the Department.

(8)The Minister must provide a copy of a statement of policy principles to any transport body or interface body affected by the statement of policy principles as soon as practicable after the statement of policy principles is issued.

Division 5—Interpretation and guidance

23Interpretation

It is the intention of Parliament that this Act is to be administered and interpreted having regard to the following—

(a)the vision statement;

(b)the transport system objectives;

(c)the decision making principles;

(d)any statement of policy principles.

24Application to a transport body

(1)A transport body must have regard to the transport system objectives in exercising its powers and performing its functions under any transport legislation.

(2)A transport body must have regard to the decision making principles in making decisions under any transport legislation.

(2A)Subsections (1) and (2) do not apply to a transport body when it is exercising a power or performing a function for or in relation to—

(a)the grant, issue or giving of a transport authorisation; or

(b)the renewal of a transport authorisation; or

(c)the amendment or variation of, or change to, a transport authorisation or any conditions to which a transport authorisation is subject; or

(d)the suspension of a transport authorisation; or

(e)the cancellation of a transport authorisation; or

(f)the revocation of a transport authorisation or any condition to which a transport authorisation is subject.

(3)If a transport body is a specified transport body in a statement of policy principles, it must have regard to the specified policy principles which apply to it under the statement of policy principles.

(4)If a transport body is exercising a power which is a specified power in a statement of policy principles or performing a function which is a specified function in a statement of policy principles, it must have regard to the specified policy principles which apply under the statement of policy principles.

(5)An Act specified in the heading to an item in Schedule 1 is amended, on the commencement of that item or a provision of that item, as set out in that item or provision.

(6)In this section—

transport authorisation means a licence, an accreditation, a permit, a permission, an exemption or a registration under transport legislation.

25Application to an interface body

(1)An interface body must have regard to the transport system objectives when exercising powers and performing functions under any interface legislation which are likely to have a significant impact on the transport system.

(2)An interface body must have regard to the decision making principles in making decisions under any interface legislation which are likely to have a significant impact on the transport system.

(3)If an interface body is a specified interface body in a statement of policy principles, it must have regard to the specified policy principles which apply to it under the statement of policy principles.

(4)If an interface body is exercising a power which is a specified power in a statement of policy principles or performing a function which is a specified function in a statement of policy principles, it must have regard to the specified policy principles which apply under the statement of policy principles.

(5)An Act specified in the heading to an item in Schedule 2 is amended, on the commencement of that item or a provision of that item, as set out in that item or provision.

25AObjects and functions of the Department and powers of the Secretary

(1)Divisions 2 and 3 of Part 3 do not limit or derogate from any object or function of the Department, or any function or power of the Secretary, under an Act that is not transport legislation.

(2)In addition, an object or function of the Department, or a function or power of the Secretary, under an Act that is not transport legislation is not limited by an object or function under Division 2 of Part 3 or a power under Division 3 of Part 3.

26Weight to be given to transport system objectives

For the purposes of sections 24 and 25, a transport body or interface body may determine the weight to give to each transport system objective.

27Weight to be given to decision making principles

For the purposes of sections 24 and 25, a transport body or interface body may determine the weight to give to each decision making principle.

27AStrategy and implementation plan

(1)This section applies to the following transport bodies—

(a)a transport corporation;

(b)the Chief Investigator, Transport Safety;

(c)Safe Transport Victoria;

(d)a prescribed transport body.

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(2)A transport body referred to in subsection (1) must develop a strategy and implementation plan.

(3)A strategy and implementation plan must specify the processes and procedures that the transport body will put in place to enable the transport body to have regard to the transport system objectives and decision making principles in accordance with transport legislation from the date that the plan has effect.

(4)A strategy and implementation plan must be published in the Government Gazette as soon as practicable.

(5)A strategy and implementation plan has effect from the date specified in the plan, being a date on or after the date that the plan is published in the Government Gazette.

(6)A transport body must engage with stakeholders in preparing a strategy and implementation plan.

(7)A transport body must review the effectiveness of the strategy and implementation plan at regular intervals.

28Effect of this Part

The Parliament does not intend by this Part to create in any person any legal right or to give rise to any civil cause of action.

PART 3—ADMINISTRATION

Division 1—The Minister

29General powers

(1)The Minister has power to do anything that is specified in this Act or that is necessary or convenient to be done for or in connection with, or as incidental to, the functions of the Minister under this or any other Act.

(2)Nothing in this section limits the powers of a Minister at common law or under any convention or practice relating to powers of Ministers generally.

30Minister may appoint a person or establish a body to provide advice

(1)The Minister may from time to time by Order published in the Government Gazette appoint any person or establish any body comprising persons with experience or expertise in, or able to offer informed advice about, the transport system—

(a)to advise the Minister on any matter relating to the transport system referred to the person or body by the Minister; and

(b)to exercise any of the powers and functions of the Minister that are delegated to the person or body under this Act or any other transport legislation.

(2)The Minister may, in any Order made under subsection (1), make any provision with respect to the terms and conditions of appointment of the person or of the members of the body and the functions and procedures of the person or the body as the Minister thinks fit.

(3)A person appointed, or a body established, under this section, is declared to be a transport body.

(4)Nothing in this section limits the powers of the Minister to establish advisory committees or other similar bodies or have regard to the advice of any person, committee or other body.

31Delegation by Minister

(1)The Minister by instrument may delegate to any person any power, duty or function of the Minister under any transport legislation other than—

(a)this power of delegation;

(b)any power conferred on the Minister to make statements of policy principles or determinations of policy or give directions.

(2)A delegation under this section may be made—

(a)in relation to a person or class of persons specified in the instrument of delegation; or

(b)in relation to the holder, or the holder from time to time, of an office specified, or of each office in a class of offices specified, in the instrument of delegation.

31AGuidelines

(1)The Minister must, within the period specified in subsection (2)(a), make guidelines in relation to the making of a declaration by Safe Transport Victoria under section 7, 81 or 250 of the Marine Safety Act 2010 or the making of a determination by Safe Transport Victoria under section 258(1)(q) of that Act.

(2)The Minister—

(a)must make guidelines under this section no later than 7 days after the commencement of clause 16.10 of Schedule 3 to the Marine Safety Act 2010;

(b)may remake or amend guidelines made under this section at any time after guidelines referred to in paragraph (a) take effect.

(3)Guidelines and amendments to guidelines made under this section must be published in the Government Gazette.

(4)Guidelines and amendments to guidelines made under this section take effect on the day they are published in the Government Gazette.

Division 2—The Department

32Objects of the Department

The objects of the Department include—

(a)to give effect to the vision statement, the transport system objectives and the decision making principles; and

(b)to review the strategic plans, corporate plans, business plans and budgets of sector transport agencies, VicTrack and the Chief Investigator, Transport Safety to ensure that they are consistent with the vision statement, the transport system objectives and the decision making principles.

33Functions of the Department

(1)The principal function of the Department in relation to the transport system, including the delivery of integrated and connected transport services, is to—

(a)assist the Minister in relation to the performance of the Minister's functions and the exercise of the Minister's powers; and

(b)do anything that is necessary or convenient to be done for or in connection with, or incidental to, the achievement of its objects.

(2)Without limiting the generality of subsection (1), the functions of the Department include—

(a)to support the Secretary in performing any functions or exercising any powers under this Act and other transport legislation in relation to the transport system and any related matters; and

(b)if the Secretary requests support from the Department in relation to any enforcement functions conferred on the Secretary, to provide that support; and

(ba)to assist the Head, Transport for Victoria in relation to the performance of its functions and exercise of its powers, if made available to the Head, Transport for Victoria by the Secretary under section 33A(1)(b); and

(c)any other functions conferred on the Department by or under this Act or other transport legislation in relation to the transport system.

Division 3—The Secretary

33AFunctions of the Secretary

(1)The functions of the Secretary in relation to the transport system are to—

(a)provide advice to the Minister regarding—

(i)strategic and regulatory policy and legislation; and

(ii)the administration of this Act and other transport legislation; and

(b)make available staff in the Department and provide resources and other support as necessary to enable other transport bodies to perform the functions and exercise the powers conferred on them by or under this Act or any other Act; and

(c)procure, develop, construct and commission transport infrastructure; and

(d)procure and commission passenger services, rolling stock and transport assets; and

(e)contract in relation to the things mentioned in paragraphs (c) and (d); and

(f)lead the strategic planning of all forms of transport and the delivery of an integrated transport system; and

(g)lead the development of strategic and regulatory policy relating to the integration and improvement of the transport system; and

(h)undertake operational activities, including transport system operations, asset management and project management; and

(i)provide registration, licensing and accreditation services for the transport system and related matters; and

(j)carry out any enforcement functions conferred on the Secretary by or under this Act or any other Act; and

(k)develop and implement policies to improve the safety of the road system for all road users; and

(l)provide technical, project management, consultancy, data and information services relating to the transport system, including on a commercial basis consistent with government policy; and

(m)protect existing and future options for the improvement of the transport system, including by holding, retaining, reserving and acquiring land for existing and future transport corridors; and

(n)seek to represent transport interests and wider State issues when liaising with other Victorian Departments and agencies and Departments and agencies of the Commonwealth, other States or Territories; and

(o)direct and guide sector transport agencies in the performance of their functions and the exercise of their powers under this Act and other transport legislation; and

(p)manage and administer matters, or develop initiatives, relating to—

(b)every reference to, or specification of, the Roads Corporation (whether as the Roads Corporation or as VicRoads) must be construed as a reference to, or specification of, the Head, Transport for Victoria—

(i)so far as the reference, or specification, relates to any period on or after the first commencement day; and

(ii)if not inconsistent with the subject matter.

319Roads Corporation as a responsible entity under Part 7A of the Emergency Management Act 2013

(1)This section applies if there is in effect, immediately before the first commencement day, an Order in Council under section 74H of the Emergency Management Act 2013 designating the Roads Corporation as a responsible entity in respect of vital critical infrastructure specified in the Order.

(2)On the first commencement day, the Order in Council is taken to designate the Head, Transport for Victoria as the responsible entity within the meaning of Part 7A of that Act in respect of the vital critical infrastructure specified in that Order.

(3)In this section—

responsible entity and vital critical infrastructure have the same meaning as in section 74B of the Emergency Management Act 2013.

320Continuation of old roads fund

(1)On and after the first commencement day, the old roads fund continues despite the repeal of section 107.

(2)While the old roads fund is continued under this section, section 107 continues in force as if it had not been repealed and as if a reference in that section to the Roads Corporation were a reference to the Secretary.

(3)Nothing in this section affects the abolition of the old roads fund in accordance with section 322.

321Specification of money to be transferred

(1)While the old roads fund is continued under section 320, the Governor in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister and Treasurer, by Order published in the Government Gazette, may specify—

(a)an amount of money standing to the credit of the old roads fund that is to be transferred to the Roads Fund; and

(b)the day on which the amount of money specified under paragraph (a) is to be transferred (the specified day).

(2)The amount of money specified under an Order under subsection (1) may be—

(a)an amount specified in the Order; or

(b)an amount that can be determined—

(i)through the application of a formula or methodology specified in the Order; or

(ii)by reference to the basis on which it was paid or is payable into the old roads fund.

322Transfer of money and abolition of old roads fund

(1)On the specified day—

(a)the amount of money specified under an Order under section 321(1) is paid out of the old roads fund and forms part of the Roads Fund; and

(b)all other money standing to the credit of the old roads fund forms part of the Consolidated Fund; and

(c)the old roads fund is abolished.

(2)In this section—

specified day means the day specified in an Order under section 321(1).

323References to old roads fund

A reference to the old roads fund in any Act (other than this Act), subordinate instrument, agreement, lease, licence or other document (by whatever name) is taken to be a reference to the Roads Fund, unless the contrary intention appears.

Division 6A—Abolition of Roads Corporation

323ARoads Corporation abolished

On second commencement day—

(a)the Roads Corporation is abolished and the person appointed to the office of Chief Executive of the Roads Corporation under section 84 goes out of office; and

(b)all property, rights and liabilities of the Roads Corporation immediately before its abolition become property, rights and liabilities of the Crown.

Division 7—Miscellaneous

324Taxes

No stamp duty or other tax is chargeable under any Act in respect of anything done under Division 2 or 4 or in respect of any act or transaction connected with or necessary to be done by reason of Division 2 or 4, including a transaction entered into or an instrument made, executed, lodged or given, for the purpose of, or connected with the transfer of property, rights or liabilities of the former Head, Transport for Victoria or Public Transport Development Authority, as the case requires.

325Validity of things done under this Part

Nothing effected by, or done or suffered under, this Part—

(a)is to be regarded as placing any person in breach of contract or confidence or as otherwise making any person guilty of a civil wrong; or

(b)is to be regarded as placing any person in breach of or as constituting a default under any Act (other than the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006) or other law or any provision in any agreement, arrangement or understanding including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, any provision prohibiting, restricting or regulating the assignment or transfer of any property or the disclosure of any information; or

(c)is to be regarded as fulfilling any condition which allows a person to exercise a right or remedy in respect of or to terminate any agreement or obligation; or

(d)is to be regarded as giving rise to any remedy for a party to a contract or an instrument or as causing or permitting the termination of any contract or instrument because of a change in the beneficial or legal ownership of any property, right or liability; or

(e)is to be regarded as causing any contract or instrument to be void or otherwise unenforceable; or

(f)is to be regarded as frustrating any contract; or

(g)releases any surety or other obligee wholly or in part from any obligation.

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PART 13—TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (PORT REFORMS AND OTHER MATTERS) ACT 2022

327Definitions

In this Part—

amending Act means the Transport Legislation Amendment (Port Reforms and Other Matters) Act 2022;

commencement day means the day on which Division 1 of Part 2 of the amending Act comes into operation;

Victorian Ports Corporation (Melbourne) means the body corporate continued under section 141B as in force immediately before the commencement day;

Victorian Regional Channels Authority means the body corporate continued under section 141J as in force immediately before the commencement day.

328Victorian Ports Corporation (Melbourne) abolished

(1)On the commencement day—

(a)the Victorian Ports Corporation (Melbourne) is abolished; and

(b)the person appointed as Chief Executive of the Victorian Ports Corporation (Melbourne) goes out of office.

Note

Under the Transport Restructuring Order known as the Transport Restructuring Order (Establishment of Ports Victoria) No. 1/2021 dated 16 June 2021 and published in the Government Gazette on 17 June 2021, the Victorian Ports Corporation (Melbourne) was restructured so that the Corporation consists of one member appointed as Chief Executive of the Corporation.

(2)On and from the commencement day—

(a)any rights, property and assets that immediately before the commencement day were vested in the Victorian Ports Corporation (Melbourne) are taken to be vested in Ports Victoria; and

(b)any debts, liabilities and obligations of the Victorian Ports Corporation (Melbourne) that existed immediately before that time are taken to be the debts, liabilities and obligations of Ports Victoria; and

(c)Ports Victoria is substituted as a party to any proceedings pending in any court to which the Victorian Ports Corporation (Melbourne) was a party immediately before that time; and

(d)Ports Victoria is substituted as a party to any arrangement or contract entered into by or on behalf of the Victorian Ports Corporation (Melbourne); and

(e)any reference to the Victorian Ports Corporation (Melbourne) in any Act, subordinate instrument or other document, so far as it relates to any period after that time and if not inconsistent with the context or subject matter, must be construed as a reference to Ports Victoria.

329Victorian Regional Channels Authority abolished

(1)On the commencement day—

(a)the Victorian Regional Channels Authority is abolished; and

(b)the person appointed as Chief Executive of the Victorian Regional Channels Authority goes out of office.

Note

Under the Transport Restructuring Order known as the Transport Restructuring Order (Establishment of Ports Victoria) No. 1/2021 dated 16 June 2021 and published in the Government Gazette on 17 June 2021, the Victorian Regional Channels Authority was restructured so that the Authority consists of one member appointed as Chief Executive of the Authority.

(2)On and from the commencement day—

(a)any rights, property and assets that immediately before the commencement day were vested in the Victorian Regional Channels Authority are taken to be vested in Ports Victoria; and

(b)any debts, liabilities and obligations of the Victorian Regional Channels Authority that existed immediately before that time are taken to be the debts, liabilities and obligations of Ports Victoria; and

(c)Ports Victoria is substituted as a party to any proceedings pending in any court to which the Victorian Regional Channels Authority was a party immediately before that time; and

(d)Ports Victoria is substituted as a party to any arrangement or contract entered into by or on behalf of the Victorian Regional Channels Authority; and

(e)any reference to the Victorian Regional Channels Authority in any Act, subordinate instrument or other document, so far as it relates to any period after that time and if not inconsistent with the context or subject matter, must be construed as a reference to Ports Victoria.

330References to Victorian Ports Corporation (Melbourne) or Victorian Regional Channels Authority

Without limiting sections 328 and 329, on and from the commencement day, any reference to the Victorian Ports Corporation (Melbourne) or the Victorian Regional Channels Authority in any instrument of delegation made before that day under section 31, 39 or 64R is taken to be a reference to Ports Victoria.

331Directions to Victorian Ports Corporation (Melbourne) or Victorian Regional Channels Authority

(1)Without limiting sections 328 and 329, on and from the commencement day any direction given to the Victorian Ports Corporation (Melbourne) or the Victorian Regional Channels Authority under section 38A before that day is taken to be a direction given to Ports Victoria.

(2)Without limiting sections 328 and 329, on and from the commencement day any direction given to the Victorian Ports Corporation (Melbourne) or the Victorian Regional Channels Authority under section 163 before that day is taken to be a direction given to Ports Victoria.

332Requirements to provide information

Without limiting sections 328 and 329, on and from the commencement day, any requirement given to the Victorian Ports Corporation (Melbourne) or the Victorian Regional Channels Authority under section 162 before that day is taken to be a requirement given to Ports Victoria.

333Instruments

Without limiting sections 328 and 329, on and from the commencement day, any instrument made by the Victorian Ports Corporation (Melbourne) or the Victorian Regional Channels Authority or a sub-delegate of the Victorian Ports Corporation (Melbourne) or the Victorian Regional Channels Authority under section 170 before that day is taken to be made by Ports Victoria.

PART 14—TRANSPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT ACT 2023

334Definitions

In this Part—

commencement day means the day on which Division 1 of Part 9 of the Transport Legislation Amendment Act 2023 comes into operation;

Commercial Passenger Vehicle Commission means the body corporate established under section 115B as in force immediately before the commencement day;

Director, Transport Safety means the person holding the position referred to in section 171(1) immediately before the commencement day;

TRO No. 1/2022 means the Transport Restructuring Order known as the Transport Restructuring Order (Establishment of Safe Transport Victoria) No. 1/2022 dated 21 June 2022 and published in the Government Gazette on 24 June 2022.

335Commercial Passenger Vehicle Commission abolished

On the commencement day—

(a)the Commercial Passenger Vehicle Commission is abolished; and

(b)the person appointed as chief executive of the Commercial Passenger Vehicle Commission goes out of office.

Notes

1 Under TRO No. 1/2022, the Commercial Passenger Vehicle Commission was restructured so that the Commission consists of one member appointed as chief executive of the Commission.

2 For transitional provisions in relation to the Commercial Passenger Vehicle Commission, see TRO No. 1/2022.

3 For the transfer of the property, rights and liabilities of the Commercial Passenger Vehicle Commission to Safe Transport Victoria, see the Transfer Order known as the Transfer Order (Commercial Passenger Vehicle Commission) (Establishment of Safe Transport Victoria) No. 1/2022 dated 21 June 2022 and published in the Government Gazette on 24 June 2022.

336Office of Director, Transport Safety abolished

On the commencement day—

(a)the office of the Director, Transport Safety is abolished; and

(b)the person appointed as Director, Transport Safety goes out of office.

Notes

1     Under TRO No. 1/2022, the provisions in relation to the Director, Transport Safety were modified so that the Minister may appoint a person as the Director, Transport Safety.

2     For transitional provisions in relation to the Director, Transport Safety, see TRO No. 1/2022.

3 For the transfer of the property, rights and liabilities of the Director, Transport Safety to Safe Transport Victoria, see the Transfer Order known as the Transfer Order (Director, Transport Safety) (Establishment of Safe Transport Victoria) No. 2/2022 dated 21 June 2022 and published in the Government Gazette on 24 June 2022.

337Chief Executive of Safe Transport Victoria

The person who, immediately before the commencement day, is the Chief Executive of Safe Transport Victoria under TRO No. 1/2022 continues, subject to this Act, to be the Chief Executive of Safe Transport Victoria on and after that day.

338Chief executive officer of V/Line Corporation

(1)The person who, immediately before the commencement day, is the chief executive officer of V/Line Corporation under TRO No. 2/2021 continues, subject to this Act, to be the chief executive officer of V/Line Corporation.

(2)In this section—

TRO No. 2/2021 means the Transport Restructuring Order known as the Transport Restructuring Order (V/Line Corporation) No. 2/2021 dated 29 June 2021 and published in the Government Gazette on 29 June 2021.

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ENDNOTES

1   General information

See for Victorian Bills, Acts and current Versions of legislation and up-to-date legislative information.

Minister's second reading speech—

Legislative Assembly: 10 December 2009

Legislative Council: 4 February 2010

The long title for the Bill for this Act was "A Bill for an Act to create a new framework for the provision of an integrated and sustainable transport system in Victoria, to amend the Transport Act 1983, the Marine Act 1988, the Rail Corporations Act 1996, the Eastlink Project Act 2004 and certain other Acts, to repeal the Southern and Eastern Integrated Transport Authority Act 2003 and for other purposes."

The Transport Integration Act 2010 was assented to on 2 March 2010 and came into operation as follows:

Sections 1, 2 on 3 March 2010: section 2(1); rest of Act on 1 July 2010: Special Gazette (No. 256) 30 June 2010 page 1.

INTERPRETATION OF LEGISLATION ACT 1984 (ILA)

Style changes

Section 54A of the ILA authorises the making of the style changes set out in Schedule 1 to that Act.

References to ILA s. 39B

Sidenotes which cite ILA s. 39B refer to section 39B of the ILA which provides that where an undivided section or clause of a Schedule is amended by the insertion of one or more subsections or subclauses, the original section or clause becomes subsection or subclause (1) and is amended by the insertion of the expression "(1)" at the beginning of the original section or clause.

Interpretation

As from 1 January 2001, amendments to section 36 of the ILA have the following effects:

•     Headings

All headings included in an Act which is passed on or after 1 January 2001 form part of that Act.  Any heading inserted in an Act which was passed before 1 January 2001, by an Act passed on or after 1 January 2001, forms part of that Act.  This includes headings to Parts, Divisions or Subdivisions in a Schedule; sections; clauses; items; tables; columns; examples; diagrams; notes or forms.  See section 36(1A)(2A).

•     Examples, diagrams or notes

All examples, diagrams or notes included in an Act which is passed on or after 1 January 2001 form part of that Act.  Any examples, diagrams or notes inserted in an Act which was passed before 1 January 2001, by an Act passed on or after 1 January 2001, form part of that Act.  See section 36(3A).

•     Punctuation

All punctuation included in an Act which is passed on or after 1 January 2001 forms part of that Act.  Any punctuation inserted in an Act which was passed before 1 January 2001, by an Act passed on or after 1 January 2001, forms part of that Act.  See section 36(3B).

•     Provision numbers

All provision numbers included in an Act form part of that Act, whether inserted in the Act before, on or after 1 January 2001.  Provision numbers include section numbers, subsection numbers, paragraphs and subparagraphs.  See section 36(3C).

•     Location of "legislative items"

A "legislative item" is a penalty, an example or a note.  As from 13 October 2004, a legislative item relating to a provision of an Act is taken to be at the foot of that provision even if it is preceded or followed by another legislative item that relates to that provision.  For example, if a penalty at the foot of a provision is followed by a note, both of these legislative items will be regarded as being at the foot of that provision.  See section 36B.

•     Other material

Any explanatory memorandum, table of provisions, endnotes, index and other material printed after the Endnotes does not form part of an Act. 
See section 36(3)(3D)(3E).

2   Table of Amendments

This publication incorporates amendments made to the Transport Integration Act 2010 by Acts and subordinate instruments.

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Bus Safety Act 2009, No. 13/2009 (as amended by No. 6/2010 (as amended by No. 45/2010))

Assent Date:	7.4.09
Commencement Date:	S. 101A on 31.12.10: s. 2(3)
CurrentState:	This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Transport Integration Act 2010

Transport Integration Act 2010, No. 6/2010 (as amended by No. 41/2020)

Assent Date:	2.3.10
Commencement Date:	Ss 205(4), 206 on 1.7.10: Special Gazette (No. 256) 30.6.10 p. 1; s. 203B(4) inserted on 15.12.11 by No. 61/2011 s. 20: Special Gazette (No. 407) 13.12.11; s. 115SB(2) inserted on 1.7.13 by No. 43/2013 s. 39: s. 2(2); s. 326(6) inserted on 1.1.20 by No. 49/2019 s. 64: Special Gazette (No. 514) 10.12.19 p. 1
Note:	S. 205(4) provided that s. 205 expired on 1.7.12; s. 206 repealed ss 204, 206, Schs 1–6 on 1.7.12; s. 203B(4) provided that s. 203B expired on 30.6.14; s. 115SB(2) provided that s. 115SB expired on 1.7.18; s. 326(6) provided that s. 326 expired on 1.1.23
Current State:	This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Transport Integration Act 2010

Transport Legislation Amendment (Ports Integration) Act 2010, No. 45/2010

Assent Date:	17.8.10
Commencement Date:	Ss 3–23 on 1.9.10: Special Gazette (No. 337) 24.8.10 p. 1
CurrentState:	This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Transport Integration Act 2010

Climate Change Act 2010, No. 54/2010

Assent Date:	14.9.10
Commencement Date:	S. 73 on 1.7.11: s. 2(2)
Current State:	This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Transport Integration Act 2010

Marine Safety Act 2010, No. 65/2010

Assent Date:	28.9.10
Commencement Date:	S. 420(Sch. 3 item 16) on 1.7.12: s. 2(2)
Current State:	This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Transport Integration Act 2010

Tourist and Heritage Railways Act 2010, No. 79/2010

Assent Date:	19.10.10
Commencement Date:	S. 32 on 1.10.11: Special Gazette (No. 298) 22.9.11 p. 1
Current State:	This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Transport Integration Act 2010

Transport Legislation Amendment (Taxi Services Reform and Other Matters) Act 2011, No. 34/2011 (as amended by No. 43/2013)

Assent Date:	5.7.11
Commencement Date:	Ss 3, 4, 7 on 19.7.11: Special Gazette (No. 236) 19.7.11 p. 1; ss 5, 6 on 1.8.11: Special Gazette (No. 236) 19.7.11 p. 1; ss 112(3), 113, 114, 121 on 26.5.13: Special Gazette (No. 180) 21.5.13 p. 1; ss 105–107, 109–111, 112(2), 115–119 on 1.7.13: s. 2(3); s. 112(1) never proclaimed, repealed by No. 43/2013 s. 43(1); ss 108, 120 never proclaimed, repealed by No. 43/2013 s. 44
Current State:	This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Transport Integration Act 2010

Victorian Urban Development Authority Amendment (Urban Renewal Authority Victoria) Act 2011, No. 35/2011

Assent Date:	5.7.11
Commencement Date:	S. 22 on 25.10.11: Special Gazette (No. 342) 25.10.11 p. 1
Current State:	This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Transport Integration Act 2010

Transport Legislation Amendment (Port of Hastings Development Authority) Act 2011, No. 38/2011

Assent Date:	23.8.11
Commencement Date:	Ss 3–21 on 1.1.12: s. 2(2)
Current State:	This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Transport Integration Act 2010

Transport Legislation Amendment (Public Transport Safety) Act 2011, No. 49/2011

Assent Date:	22.9.11
Commencement Date:	S. 3 on 5.10.11: Special Gazette (No. 313) 4.10.11 p. 1 (see Erratum: Special Gazette (No. 315) 4.10.11 p. 1)
Current State:	This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Transport Integration Act 2010

Transport Legislation Amendment (Public Transport Development Authority) Act 2011, No. 61/2011 (as amended by Nos 43/2012, 66/2012)

Assent Date:	15.11.11
Commencement Date:	Ss 3, 4, 5(1)–(3), 6–8, 10–20 on 15.12.11: Special Gazette (No. 407) 13.12.11 p. 1; s. 5(4)–(6) on 2.4.12: Special Gazette (No. 101) 27.3.12 p. 1; s. 9 on 1.7.12: s. 2(3); s. 27 on 1.1.13: Special Gazette (No. 444) 19.12.12 p. 1; ss 26, 28, 30 on 30.6.13: s. 2(4)
Current State:	This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Transport Integration Act 2010

Transport Legislation Amendment (Marine Safety and Other Amendments) Act 2011, No. 78/2011

Assent Date:	13.12.11
Commencement Date:	S. 54 on 1.1.12: Special Gazette (No. 423) 21.12.11 p. 4
Current State:	This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Transport Integration Act 2010

Business Names (Commonwealth Powers) Act 2011, No. 79/2011

Assent Date:	21.12.11
Commencement Date:	S. 38 on 28.5.12: Special Gazette (No. 151) 8.5.12 p. 1
Current State:	This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Transport Integration Act 2010

Statute Law Revision Act 2012, No. 43/2012

Assent Date:	27.6.12
Commencement Date:	S. 3(Sch. item 54) on 28.6.12: s. 2(1)
Current State:	This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Transport Integration Act 2010

Rail Safety National Law Application Act 2013, No. 22/2013

Assent Date:	23.4.13
Commencement Date:	Ss 81–89 on 19.5.14: Special Gazette (No. 148) 13.5.14 p. 2
Current State:	This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Transport Integration Act 2010

Marine (Domestic Commercial Vessel National Law Application) Act 2013, No. 36/2013

Assent Date:	18.6.13
Commencement Date:	Ss 92–98 on 1.7.13: Special Gazette (No. 226) 25.6.13 p. 1
Current State:	This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Transport Integration Act 2010

Transport Legislation Amendment (Foundation Taxi and Hire Car Reforms) Act 2013, No. 43/2013

Assent Date:	28.6.13
Commencement Date:	Ss 34–41 on 1.7.13: s. 2(2)
Current State:	This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Transport Integration Act 2010

Major Transport Projects Facilitation Amendment (East West Link and Other Projects) Act 2013, No. 49/2013

Assent Date:	10.9.13
Commencement Date:	Ss 72, 73 on 25.9.13: Special Gazette (No. 337) 24.9.13 p. 1
Current State:	This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Transport Integration Act 2010

Statute Law Revision Act 2013, No. 70/2013

Assent Date:	19.11.13
Commencement Date:	S. 4(Sch. 2 item 51) on 1.12.13: s. 2(1)
Current State:	This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Transport Integration Act 2010

Transport Legislation Amendment (Further Taxi Reform and Other Matters) Act 2014, No. 35/2014

Assent Date:	13.5.14
Commencement Date:	Ss 54–58 on 30.6.14: Special Gazette (No. 188) 17.6.14 p. 1; s. 53 on 30.9.14: Special Gazette (No. 337) 30.9.14 p. 1
Current State:	This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Transport Integration Act 2010

Filming Approval Act 2014, No. 51/2014

Assent Date:	12.8.14
Commencement Date:	S. 9(Sch. 2 item 19) on 1.3.15: s. 2(2)
Current State:	This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Transport Integration Act 2010

Statute Law Revision Act 2015, No. 21/2015

Assent Date:	16.6.15
Commencement Date:	S. 3(Sch. 1 item 56) on 1.8.15: s. 2(1)
Current State:	This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Transport Integration Act 2010

Delivering Victorian Infrastructure (Port of Melbourne Lease Transaction) Act 2016, No. 10/2016

Assent Date:	22.3.16
Commencement Date:	Ss 89–93 on 31.10.16: Special Gazette (No. 325) 25.10.16 p. 1; ss 175–177, 179(Sch. 1 item 8) on 1.11.16: Special Gazette (No. 325) 25.10.16 p. 1
Current State:	This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Transport Integration Act 2010

Transport Integration Amendment (Head, Transport for Victoria and Other Governance Reforms) Act 2017, No. 3/2017

Assent Date:	14.2.17
Commencement Date:	Ss 3–49, 51 on 12.4.17: Special Gazette (No. 117) 12.4.17 p. 1
Current State:	This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Transport Integration Act 2010

Urban Renewal Authority Victoria Amendment (Development Victoria) Act 2017, No. 10/2017

Assent Date:	27.3.17
Commencement Date:	S. 38 on 1.4.17: Special Gazette (No. 94) 27.3.17 p. 1
Current State:	This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Transport Integration Act 2010

Victorian Planning Authority Act 2017, No. 11/2017

Assent Date:	27.3.17
Commencement Date:	S. 103 on 1.7.17: Special Gazette (No. 150) 16.5.17 p. 1
Current State:	This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Transport Integration Act 2010

Commercial Passenger Vehicle Industry Act 2017, No. 35/2017

Assent Date:	22.8.17
Commencement Date:	Ss 70, 71 on 23.8.17: s. 2(1)
Current State:	This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Transport Integration Act 2010

Yarra River Protection (Wilip-gin Birrarung murron) Act 2017, No. 49/2017

Assent Date:	26.9.17
Commencement Date:	Ss 88‒90 on 1.12.17: s. 2(3)
Current State:	This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Transport Integration Act 2010

Commercial Passenger Vehicle Industry Amendment (Further Reforms) Act 2017, No. 63/2017

Assent Date:	19.12.17
Commencement Date:	S. 21(Sch. 1 item 11) on 2.7.18: Special Gazette (No. 248) 29.5.18 p. 1
Current State:	This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Transport Integration Act 2010

Planning and Environment Amendment (Distinctive Areas and Landscapes) Act 2018, No. 17/2018

Assent Date:	29.5.18
Commencement Date:	Ss 25–27 on 30.5.18: s. 2
Current State:	This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Transport Integration Act 2010

Parks Victoria Act 2018, No. 19/2018

Assent Date:	5.6.18
Commencement Date:	S. 251 on 12.9.18: Special Gazette (No. 386) 21.8.18 p. 1
Current State:	This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Transport Integration Act 2010

Transport Legislation Amendment (Better Roads Victoria and Other Amendments) Act 2019, No. 7/2019

Assent Date:	26.3.19
Commencement Date:	S. 46 on 27.3.19: s. 2(1); s. 45 on 8.7.19: Special Gazette (No. 282) 2.7.19 p. 1
Current State:	This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Transport Integration Act 2010

West Gate Tunnel (Truck Bans and Traffic Management) Act 2019, No. 8/2019

Assent Date:	26.3.19
Commencement Date:	Ss 152, 153 on 19.2.20: s. 2(3)
Current State:	This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Transport Integration Act 2010

Rail Safety Legislation Amendment (National Services Delivery and Related Reforms) Act 2019, No. 41/2019

Assent Date:	6.11.19
Commencement Date:	Ss 89–106 on 2.12.19: Special Gazette (No. 480) 26.11.19 p. 1
Current State:	This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Transport Integration Act 2010

Transport Legislation Amendment Act 2019, No. 49/2019 (as amended by No. 41/2020)

Assent Date:	3.12.19
Commencement Date:	Ss 33−45, 66(2) on 4.12.19: s. 2(1); ss 3−32, 46−59, 62−64, 66(1), 68−97, 186(Sch. 4 item 43) on 1.1.20: Special Gazette (No. 514) 10.12.19 p. 1; ss 60, 61, 65, 67 on 30.6.22: s. 2(3)
Current State:	This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Transport Integration Act 2010

Local Government Act 2020, No. 9/2020

Assent Date:	24.3.20
Commencement Date:	S. 390(Sch. 1 item 105) on 6.4.20: Special Gazette (No. 150) 24.3.20 p. 1
Current State:	This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Transport Integration Act 2010

North East Link Act 2020, No. 18/2020

Assent Date:	10.6.20
Commencement Date:	S. 156 on 1.3.21: s. 2(2)
Current State:	This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Transport Integration Act 2010

Great Ocean Road and Environs Protection Act 2020, No. 19/2020

Assent Date:	23.6.20
Commencement Date:	Ss 107−109 on 1.12.20: s. 2(2)
Current State:	This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Transport Integration Act 2010

Transport Legislation Amendment Act 2020, No. 41/2020 (as amended by No. 30/2021)

Assent Date:	1.12.20
Commencement Date:	Ss 52, 53 on 2.12.20: s. 2(1); s. 50 on 1.4.21: Special Gazette (No. 152) 30.3.21 p. 1; s. 51 on 27.10.21: s. 2(3)
Current State:	This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Transport Integration Act 2010

Zero and Low Emission Vehicle Distance-based Charge Act 2021, No. 18/2021

Assent Date:	1.6.21
Commencement Date:	S. 80 on 1.7.21: s. 2
Current State:	This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Transport Integration Act 2010

Transport Legislation Miscellaneous Amendments Act 2021, No. 30/2021

Assent Date:	10.8.21
Commencement Date:	Ss 70, 71 on 11.8.21: s. 2(1)
Current State:	This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Transport Integration Act 2010

Suburban Rail Loop Act 2021, No. 43/2021

Assent Date:	19.10.21
Commencement Date:	S. 219(Sch. 1 item 11) on 1.12.21: Special Gazette (No. 649) 23.11.21 p. 1
Current State:	This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Transport Integration Act 2010

Transport Legislation Amendment (Port Reforms and Other Matters) Act 2022, No. 19/2022

Assent Date:	24.5.22
Commencement Date:	Ss 24–31 on 25.5.22: s. 2(1); ss 3–13, 16–23 on 1.7.22: Government Gazette 23.6.22 p. 2737; ss 14, 15 on 1.3.23: s. 2(3)
Current State:	This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Transport Integration Act 2010

Transport Legislation Amendment Act 2023, No. 34/2023

Assent Date:	21.11.23
Commencement Date:	Ss 71−126 on 22.11.23: s. 2(1)
CurrentState:	This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Transport Integration Act 2010

Transport Infrastructure and Planning Legislation Amendment Act 2024, No. 48/2024

Assent Date:	26.11.24
Commencement Date:	S. 52 on 1.7.25: Special Gazette (No. 308) 17.6.25 p. 1
Current State:	This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Transport Integration Act 2010

Roads and Ports Legislation Amendment (Road Safety and Other Matters) Act 2025, No. 25/2025

Assent Date:	5.8.25
Commencement Date:	Ss 85–88, 93–96 on 6.8.25: s. 2(1)
Current State:	This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Transport Integration Act 2010

Statute Law Revision Act 2025, No. 41/2025

Assent Date:	21.10.25
Commencement Date:	S. 4(Sch. 2 item 29) on 22.10.25: s. 2
Current State:	This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Transport Integration Act 2010

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3   Explanatory details

[1] Pt 5 (Heading and ss 65–115):

Pt 5 (Heading and ss 65–115) amended by Nos 6/2010 s. 115SB(2), 45/2010 s. 23(2), 79/2010 s. 32, 34/2011 ss 5–7, 106, 107, 109 (as amended by No. 43/2013 s. 42), 110, 111, 112(2) (as amended by No. 43/2013 s. 43(2)), 112(3), 113–119, 121, 61/2011 ss 3, 5(4), 9–12, 26(2), 79/2011 s. 38(1), 43/2013 ss 34–41, 35/2014 ss 53, 54, 3/2017 ss 14–30, 35/2017 s. 71, 49/2017 s. 89, 63/2017 s. 21(Sch. 1 items 11.3–11.18), 17/2018 s. 26, 7/2019 s. 46, 41/2019 s. 90, 49/2019 ss 27, 28, 47–55, 59, 60(2)(3), 61, 80–83, 186(Sch. 4 items 43.2–43.7), 18/2020 s. 156(2)(3), 41/2020 s. 53, substituted as Pt 5 (Heading and ss 115A–115W) by No. 34/2023 s. 75.

[2] S. 115SB (expired): The repeal of section 115SB proposed by section 21(Schedule 1 item 11.18) of the Commercial Passenger Vehicle Industry Amendment (Further Reforms) Act 2017, No. 63/2017 (repealed) is not included in this publication due to the earlier expiry of section 115SB by section 115SB(2).