The Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR) is responsible for the regulatory oversight of rail safety in every Australian state and territory, to promote and improve national rail safety and ensure the safety of the community.
Our purpose is to enhance rail safety for the Australian community through targeted, risk-based regulation, and by proactively sharing insights and information arising from our work.
ONRSR independently administers the Rail Safety National Law and performs the functions and responsibilities, and exercises the powers conferred upon it by that law on behalf of all state, territory and federal Ministers for Transport and Infrastructure.
Our five priorities for 2024-2027 are to:
- Leverage data and intelligence to enhance our approach to risk-based regulation.
- Ensure our people are valued, skilled and engaged.
- Cultivate strong and collaborative relationships with key stakeholders.
- Position ONRSR as a future-focused and sustainable regulator.
- Influence safety practices and build safety knowledge among rail transport operators.
Visit the ONRSR stand at AusRAIL PLUS 2025 to find out more about our work to deliver safe railways for Australia.
