The closing date of 4 April 2011 for the public comment period on the model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations package is fast approaching.
Safe Work Australia Chair, Mr Tom Phillips AM encourages all businesses, industry and workers who have not already had their say to do so in the next two weeks.
Safe Work Australia released draft model WHS Regulations, priority model Codes of Practice, an Issues Paper and Consultation Regulation Impact Statement for public comment in December 2010.
“To date 234 submissions have been received from a broad range of organisations and individuals. These can be viewed on the Safe Work Australia website,” said Mr Phillips.
“Harmonised work health and safety laws will affect all Australians in varying degrees. Providing input during this consultation process will ensure the new laws are relevant to all workers and workplaces.
“Having your say in this process will ensure that businesses and workers can understand these laws and ensure they are effective in improving work health and safety outcomes,” said Mr Phillips.
Safe Work Australia will analyse the written submissions received during the public comment process and then revise the draft model WHS Regulations and Codes of Practice based on this analysis.
For more information on the public comment process visit www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au
Public submissions can be sent to submissions@safeworkaustralia.gov.au.
Safe Work Australia media enquiries 0434 664 294