Transport (Public Transport Corporation) Regulations 1994

On the spot litter fines of $150 can also be issued by authorised public transport officers under the Transport (Public Transport Corporation) Regulations 1994. 

The new fines for littering on public transport are under the Transport Act and the amendments were made in Transport (Rights and Responsibilities) Act 2003 No. 101/2003 announced by the Minister on October 7 2003 - read the media release which has a number of fact sheets attached (see Fact Sheet #4 for details about fines and background to numbers issued and increases over time). 

Version No. 001 Transport (Public Transport Corporation) Regulations 1994

Part 3 - Offences on Vehicles or Premises r. 301

301. Behaviour offences
(1)      A person must not while in or on any rail or road vehicle or the Corporation's premises-

(a) gamble, unless the vehicle or premises is licenced for gambling; or
(b) operate or play any musical instrument, radio, tape player or any other instrument or device capable of emitting sound, unless the sound is contained by the use of headphones; or
(c) throw down, drop or otherwise deposit, except in a receptacle provided for the purpose, any litter, tin, carton, package, paper, glass, food, refuse or other rubbish.

Penalty: 5 penalty units.