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Will all States harmonise?
May 2012
At the moment, four States have enacted the new Work Health and Safety Act and four States have not.
So the question is – will all States agree to the new laws?
And the answer from our experts is yes.
Transitioning to the WHS Act – Part 3
May 2012
Welcome to the final instalment of the OH&S Bulletins detailing the transitional principles from Safe Work Australia. These principles were designed to create a smooth changeover when the new WHS Act is adopted in each jurisdiction.
Last week’s OH&S Bulletins explained the first eight transitional principles:
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Transitioning to the WHS Act – Part 2
May 2012
Remember that whether your jurisdiction has enacted the WHS Act already or not is not an indication of whether you should be prepared for the new laws – all jurisdictions will eventually adopt the WHS Act so this information is relevant to everyone in business in Australia.
Safe Work Australia has developed some transitional principles that aim to streamline the transition from pre-harmonisation legislation to the new WHS Act in each jurisdiction.
These transitional principles will allow for a consistent approach from safety regulators in their enforcement and compliance of health and safety laws during this changeover period.
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