15 August 2023 |
Case studies
This case study illustrates four key WHS principles that apply to all WHS duties in the model WHS Act and the duty to consult, cooperate and coordinate with other duty holders. Download the case study to learn how Muhammad applies the principles in the…
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Page last updated: 21 Sep 2023
15 August 2023 |
Case studies
This case study illustrates four key WHS principles that apply to all WHS duties in the model WHS Act and the duty to consult, cooperate and coordinate with other duty holders. Download the case study to learn how Anton applies the principles in the…
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- Model Work Health and Safety Laws
Page last updated: 21 Sep 2023
27 July 2023 |
Legislation
This Explanatory Memorandum accompanies the Model Work Health and Safety Legislation Amendment (Offences and Penalties) 2023. The Amendment can be viewed here.
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Page last updated: 27 Jul 2023
27 July 2023 |
Legislation
The Model Work Health and Safety Legislation Amendment (Offences and Penalties) 2023 includes amendments to the model WHS Act and model WHS Regulations including:
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Page last updated: 14 Aug 2023
30 May 2023 |
Legislation
This is the current version of the model WHS Regulations, dated 1 August 2023, which includes all amendments made since 2011. For the model WHS Regulations to have effect in a jurisdiction it must be implemented in that jurisdiction. Amendments to the…
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Page last updated: 14 Aug 2023
05 May 2023 |
Fact sheets
Supporting information
How to manage WHS risks - Code of Practice.
WHS dut
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Page last updated: 17 May 2023
05 May 2023 |
Fact sheets
Supporting information
How to manage WHS risks - Code of Practice.
WHS dut
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- Model Work Health and Safety Laws
Page last updated: 17 May 2023
05 May 2023 |
Fact sheets
Supporting information
How to manage WHS risks - Code of Practice.
WHS dut
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- Law and regulation
- Model WHS Laws
- Model Work Health and Safety Laws
Page last updated: 17 May 2023
05 May 2023 |
Fact sheets
Supporting information
How to manage WHS risks - Code of Practice.
WHS dut
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Page last updated: 17 May 2023
16 December 2022 |
Fact sheets
The maximum monetary penalties comparison table summarises a sample of monetary penalties from the model WHS Act and the jurisdictions that have adopted the model WHS Act. It also includes a table summarising equivalent penalties in Victoria’s…
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Page last updated: 05 Sep 2023
01 August 2022 |
Model Codes of Practice
Under WHS laws, PCBUs must eliminate or minimise psychosocial risks so far as is reasonably practicable.
To have legal effect in a jurisdiction, the model Code of Practice must be approved as a code of practice in that jurisdiction. Check with your WHS…
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Page last updated: 13 Oct 2022
06 June 2022 |
Legislation
The explanatory statement explains the intended operation of the current version of the model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations, dated 1 August 2023.
For information on the WHS laws in your jurisdiction, please refer to the law in your state or…
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Page last updated: 14 Aug 2023