3.1 The purpose of this MOU is to outline the respective roles and responsibilities of, and the relationship between Victoria Police and the Chief Investigator (together ‘the Parties’) in relation to:
(a) transport safety matters in Victoria as defined in the Transport Safety Act: and
(b) rail transport safety matter investigations conducted by the Chief Investigator under the provisions of the Transport Safety Investigation Act.
3.2 Specifically, this MOU sets out procedurtes and working arrangments to assist the Parties in relation to:
(a) coordination of concurrent investigations of transport safety matters by the Parties; and
(b) the sharing of information between the Parties.
3.3 As required by section 196 of the Transport Integration Act, this MOU is required to include matters, if any, required by the regulations.
3.4 Nothing within this MOU is intended to:
(a) create any binding rights, powers, duties, liabilities or obligations;
(b) waive, fetter, limit or affect the rights, powers, duties, liabilities or obligations;
(c) create any commitments between the ATSB and Victoria Police; or
(d) affect the due and proper performance of the Parties' statutory functions or their ability to comply with all applicable statutory requirements.
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