RTBU comments in response to the ONRSR Fatigue Risk Management Review Consultation Paper
The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) thanks the Office of the National
Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR) for the opportunity to make comments in
response to the Fatigue Risk Management Review Consultation Paper.
The RTBU is unequivocal in its belief that strict standards of fatigue management must be consistently applied across all states and territories.
We maintain a belief in the value of harmonised rail safety standards across Australia. However, these standards must be consistently high, not consistently low.
We have serious concerns that attempts are being made to lower the bar, particularly with respect to fatigue management in Australia. The responses
of industry throughout the review process is further evidence of this fact.