Australian Capital Territory compliance
Australian Capital Territory work health and safety
Primary Act, notifiable incident procedure, industrial manslaughter exposure + regulator engagement in Australian Capital Territory.
Primary Act
Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (ACT)
Model law alignment
Aligned with national model WHS Act
Industrial manslaughter
Industrial manslaughter offence in force (max 20 years imprisonment)
Notification phone
(02) 6207 3000
Immediately (phone or in writing); a written notice only if the regulator asks — then within 48 hours of the request (WHS Act s 38(4))
FAQ
- Does Australian Capital Territory use the model WHS Act?
- Yes — Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (ACT) is a substantially harmonised adoption of the model Work Health and Safety Act.
- Is there an industrial manslaughter offence?
- Industrial manslaughter offence in force (max 20 years imprisonment)
- How do I notify a notifiable incident?
- Phone (02) 6207 3000 immediately ('forthwith'). Immediately (phone or in writing); a written notice only if the regulator asks — then within 48 hours of the request (WHS Act s 38(4)).
- Who regulates WHS in Australian Capital Territory?
- WorkSafe ACT — covers most workplaces (mines + comparable industries separately regulated in some states).