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Working from home
Work health and safety (WHS) laws apply when workers work from home just as they do in traditional workplaces such as offices. This means a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) must ensure the health and safety of their workers, so far as is reasonably practicable, when working from home.
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Further Advice
SWA is not a regulator and cannot advise you about WHS issues in the workplace. If you need help please contact your state or territory work health and safety authority.
COVID-19
You may be required under state or territory law to allow your workers to work from home due to COVID-19. Refer to the Safe Work Australia COVID-19 - Working from home webpage for specific guidance.