ONRSR Stakeholder Forums

In 2025 ONRSR is hosting a renewed series of forums with various rail safety stakeholders.

The forums are part of ONRSR’s new Engagement and Education Strategy, and our renewed commitment to proactive stakeholder engagement, collaboration and transparency in the interests of achieving better rail safety outcomes across the country.

ONRSR Chief Executive’s Forum

ONRSR’s Chief Executive’s Forum is a gathering of leaders of national rail operators, advocacy and stakeholder groups to be held in June and November in 2025.

Chaired by Dr Natalie Pelham, ONRSR Chief Executive, along with Peter Doggett, Chief Operating Officer, the CE Forum will meet to discuss:

Strategic industry direction and planning
Issues/improvements required
Input into ONRSR's strategic direction and overall effectiveness in relation to rail safety operations.

Members comprise Chief Executives or a direct report from:

Australasian Railway Association (ARA)
Rail Industry Safety and Standards Board (RISSB)
Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU), Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Employees (AFULE), Electrical Trade Union NSW (ETU) and the Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU).
Association of Tourist and Heritage Rail Australia (ATHRA).

Representatives from other rail industry stakeholders include:

Passenger operators
Light rail
Freight operators
Network managers
Manufacturers
Contractors.

Engaugement Forums (local, commercial)

At a local level, ONRSR Engaugement Forums are designed to provide commercial rail transport operators and rail infrastructure managers with operations in a specific state the opportunity to hear about and discuss oversight of the local safety issues and information.

At these events ONRSR will also provide a broader overview of current and emerging national issues and initiatives it is leading and/or participating in.

This year, ONRSR Engaugement Forums will be held in:

Melbourne (9 April)
Brisbane (TBC May)
Sydney (TBC July)
Adelaide (TBC August)
Perth (TBC October).

Full details of locations and times will be communicated to operators as they are confirmed.

Engaugement Forums (local, tourist and heritage)

Dedicated forums for tourist and heritage operators will also be held in five capital cities during 2025. The first forum was held in Brisbane on 1 March and further details will be provided as dates are confirmed.

This page will be updated with full details of the official program of ONRSR Engaugement Forums and ONRSR Chief Executive Forums as soon as they are finalised. If you have questions, email ONRSR’s Stakeholder Engagement and Influence team at contact@onrsr.com.au