14 Mar Draft Model WHS Regulations
Draft Model Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011
Safe Work Australia is the national body developing model work health and safety laws with the aim of achieving the best possible approach to health and safety for all Australian workplaces.
To support the Model Work Health and Safety Act, Safe Work Australia has released for public comment an exposure draft of the model Work Health and Safety Regulations, priority model Codes of Practice and an Issues Paper. The public comment period will close on 4 April 2011.
Safe Work Australia is the national body developing model work health and safety laws with the aim of achieving the best possible approach to health and safety for all Australian workplaces.
The Commonwealth and each state and territory government have agreed to harmonise their work health and safety laws, including Regulations and Codes of Practice, so that they are similar in each jurisdiction. These new laws are required to be enacted by December 2011 for commencement on 1 January 2012.
Model Regulations and Codes of Practice are being developed and will be effective at the same time as the State Work Health and Safety Acts.
Exposure Draft
To support the Model Work Health and Safety Act, Safe Work Australia has released for public comment an exposure draft of the model Work Health and Safety Regulations, priority model Codes of Practice and an Issues Paper. The public comment period will close on 4 April 2011.
To view the public comment package and for more information on how to submit comments visit www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au
Frequently Asked Questions
A number of frequently asked questions can be accessed at the Safe Work Australia website.
Further Information
CEA HR and Consulting will provide further information to employers as it becomes available to assist with preparing for the new Work Health and Safety laws.
Any enquiries relating to the model Work Health and Safety Act and Regulations can be directed to one of our Consultants
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