New work, health & safety legislation
New legislation 2012
National initiative, NSW focus
There are currently nine different work health and safety (WHS) laws across Australia. All states and territories have committed to working towards uniform safety standards across Australia.
The new work health and safety laws will:
- reduce compliance costs and red tape for employers
- maintain NSW’s strong work, health and safety framework
- keep businesses accountable
- make laws easier to understand while protecting workers.
More information
More details on the changes are available from the:
- frequently asked questions
- 'What’s new for NSW' section which includes fact sheets
- PowerPoint presentation which gives an overview of the legislation
- media releases.
Ref – http://www.workcover.nsw.gov.au/NEWLEGISLATION2012/Pages/default.aspx