The Public Interest Disclosure Act 2013 (the PID Act) promotes accountability and integrity in the Commonwealth public sector, by:
Under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act), you may access copies of documents held by the Australian Government and its agencies, unless the
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Every Australian jurisdiction has a WHS regulator to administer WHS laws in their state or territory. Regulators may provide advice and information on WHS rights, duties and responsibilities, and how to comply with the WHS laws in your jurisdiction.
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The Commonwealth, states and territories are responsible for making their own work health and safety (WHS) laws.
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The model WHS laws have been implemented in the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, the Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, the Commonwealth and Weste
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This fact sheet provides guidance for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) to deliver white card training through connected real-time delivery due to COVID-19.
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This guide provides information for persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) involving the supply of workers (labour hire PCBUs) to work for another business or undertaking (host PCBUs) on complying with their health and safety duties under the model Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws.
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Consultation Regulation Impact Statement for the recommendations from the review of the model WHS laws
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This report discusses the findings of the review of the model WHS laws, including 34 recommendations designed to enhance the WHS framework.
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/resources-and-publications/legislation/model-work-health-and-safety-regulations-amendment-diving-work-2018-explanatory-statement
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General guidance for duty holders on Australian and other Standards and how they interact with the model Work Health and Safety Act and Regulations.
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Includes amended provisions listed by topic and provisional improvement notices.
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A general guide to help people understand their health and safety duties and rights at work.
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The explanatory statement explains the intended operation of the current version of the model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations, dated 1 September 2024.
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Information on the representation and participation of workers in health and safety matters at the workplace, as well as guidance on resolving health and safety issues.
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If you’re a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU), this model Code of Practice provides practical guidance on how to effectively consult with workers about work health and safety and meet your duties under the work health and safety (WHS) Act.
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This is the current version of the model WHS Act, dated 24 November 2023, which includes all amendments made since 2011. For the model WHS Act to have effect in a jurisdiction it must be implemented in that jurisdiction.
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This is the current version of the model WHS Regulations, dated 1 September 2024, 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.
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Sets out how arrangements under existing work health and safety legislation are intended to transition to the new system.
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The explanatory memorandum explains the intended operation of the model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act, including amendments to the Act up until 24 November 2023.
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