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Is extra-territorial coverage still going to exist?

Answer to Is extra-territorial coverage still going to exist?

The Workplace Relations Minister’s Council agreed that the WHS laws should apply to activities conducted overseas for example, Australian embassies. To this end, Division 4, section 11 of the WHS Bill, states that “This Act extends to every external territory”

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Events and resources

Guide to the Work Health and Safety Act

Safe Work Australia, in collaboration with the various Australian work health and safety jurisdictions, has released a new Guide to the Work Health and Safety Act.


Comcare releases new work health and safety e-learning module for managers

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Comcare has developed e-learning modules aimed at building on a manager’s knowledge of the new work health and safety (WHS) legislation. This latest module builds on the worker module released earlier. It contains information and guidance for managers focusing on their responsibilities and roles under the WHS laws.


Public comment period now open for six new draft model Codes of Practice

WHS Laws 1 Jan campaign

Safe Work Australia, on 8 June 2012 released six draft model work health and safety (WHS) Codes of Practice and two guides for public comment.


 

 

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Further Information

Frequently asked questions.
Safe Work Australia is an Australian Government statutory agency, which was established to drive the development and implementation of model WHS legislation. The Model Work Health Safety Laws - Legislative Fact Sheet Series that have been specifically tailored for a legal audience. Guidance material developed by Safe Work Australia for volunteers and volunteer organisations.

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