Queensland compliance

Queensland work health and safety

Primary Act, notifiable incident procedure, industrial manslaughter exposure + regulator engagement in Queensland.

Primary Act

Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld)

Model law alignment

Aligned with national model WHS Act

Industrial manslaughter

Industrial manslaughter offence in force from 23 October 2017 (max 20 years imprisonment, $10M body corporate)

Notification phone

1300 362 128

Immediate phone; written within 48 hours

FAQ

Does Queensland use the model WHS Act?
Yes — Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld) is a substantially harmonised adoption of the model Work Health and Safety Act.
Is there an industrial manslaughter offence?
Industrial manslaughter offence in force from 23 October 2017 (max 20 years imprisonment, $10M body corporate)
How do I notify a notifiable incident?
Phone 1300 362 128 immediately ('forthwith'). Immediate phone; written within 48 hours.
Who regulates WHS in Queensland?
Workplace Health and Safety Qld — covers most workplaces (mines + comparable industries separately regulated in some states).
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