Transport Administration Amendment (Rail Trails) Bill 2009

Long Title

An Act to amend the Transport Administration Act 1988 to make further provision with respect to the closure of railway lines.

Text of Bill as introduced

Explanatory Notes

Explanatory note This explanatory note relates to this Bill as introduced into Parliament. Overview of Bill The object of this Bill is to amend the Transport Administration Act 1988 as follows: (a) to allow the Minister for Transport to authorise, on a case by case basis and following public consultation, the closure of a disused railway line (so that a special Act of Parliament is no longer required to authorise closure), (b) to allow railway tracks and other works relating to a railway l...  
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Digest

See Digest 13 of 2009, dated 19/10/2009 for an examination of this Bill by the Legislation Review Committee.

Agreement in Principle/Second Reading Speeches

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Legislative Assembly Minister's "Agreement in Principle" Speech	Legislative Council Minister's 2R Speech

Tracking through the Houses