Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (model)
Short title: Model WHS Act
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Summary
Model federal WHS Act adopted (with variations) in NSW, Qld, SA, Tas, ACT, NT, Commonwealth (Comcare). Victoria operates under its own OHS Act 2004. WA adopted similar regime via WHS Act 2020. Primary duty (s 19) on PCBUs. Officer due diligence duty (s 27). Industrial manslaughter offences across most jurisdictions.
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whsprimary-dutyindustrial-manslaughter
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