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providing that a person who determines the location of a bus stop, or designs, constructs, installs, modifies or maintains a bus stop, "must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that the location, design, construction or condition of the bus stop is
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Victoria. The Act imposes safety duties on bus operators and all others who have a role in providing both commercial and non-commercial bus services. It does this by -
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Director center on monitoring and enforcing industry compliance with safety standards established by legislation. Examples of the Director's responsibilities are set out below.
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Director, Transport Safety with a range of general powers which can be exercised in relation to the bus and marine industries. More specific powers are contained in the key
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addresses this by merging the
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providing that a bus safety worker "must take reasonable measures to ensure the safety of persons who may be affected by the acts or omissions of the bus safety worker"
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Review of the Role and Accountability Arrangements for Public Transport and Marine Safety in Victoria
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