Australian Transport Safety Investigation Act 2003

The Australian Transport Safety Investigation Act 2003 is a law that establishes the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) to independently investigate transportation accidents and incidents across aviation, maritime, and rail sectors. Its purpose is to determine causes, improve safety, and prevent future accidents without assigning blame or liability. The Act ensures investigators have access to necessary information and protections to conduct thorough, impartial inquiries, ultimately promoting safer transport systems in Australia.