The Department of Home Affairs (Department) has released the Streamlining and Modernising the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 Consultation Paper (Consultation Paper) here, proposing a second tranche of reforms to the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (Cth) (SOCI Act).
From 1 July 2026, in New South Wales it is now mandatory for persons conducting a business or undertaking to comply with Approved Safety Codes of Practice.
In this edition of the Rail Round-up, we summarise the latest developments across the rail industry, with a particular focus on the recent budget announcements and significant shifts in national rail policy.