The model work health and safety laws which include a model Act, Regulations and Codes of Practice harmonise existing occupational health and safety laws in Australia. Transitional arrangements under the Act and Regulations in each jurisdiction will allow duty holders a period of time to make necessary adjustments in order to comply with any new requirements.
Model Codes of Practice are based on existing codes and guidance available in jurisdictions. Existing jurisdictional codes will remain in force until a replacement model Code of Practice is approved.
This guidance provides information about the approach that work health and safety regulators will take to assist business transition to any new requirements contained in approved Codes of Practice on 1 January 2012