Documents/TCP/2: A Fair and Safe Community/2.31: Work Safety Legislation

2.31: Work Safety Legislation

Implement new work safety laws to replace the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1989.

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The ACT Government will implement new work safety laws to replace the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1989. The legislation will address recommendations from the Occupational Health and Safety Council Review undertaken in 2005 and incorporate national work to date on standardising principles. The ACT Government will undertake an awareness-raising campaign to ensure employers and workers are fully informed of the new legislation and their rights and obligations.

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