The PTA was formed under the Public Transport Authority Act 2003 and the Public Transport Authority Regulations 2003.

While not a comprehensive list, below is some of the key legislation that also governs the PTA.

For further information or to view this legislation, please visit the State Law Publisher website. 

• Government Railways Act 1904
• Rail Freight System Act 2000
• Rail Safety Act 1998
• Railways (Access) Act 1998
• Public Works Act 1902
• Industrial Relations Act 1979
• Minimum Conditions of Employment Act 1993
• Equal Opportunity Act 1984
• Public Sector Management Act 1994
• Financial Management Act 2006
• Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984
• Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981
• Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972
• Conservation and Land Management Act 1984
• Contaminated Sites Act 2003
• Environmental Protection Act 1986
• Heritage of Western Australia Act 1990
• Interpretation Act 1984