WHS (Work Health and Safety)

Harmonised model legislation for workplace safety.

Model WHS laws are adopted (with variations) in all states/territories. Primary duty on PCBUs (s 19) to ensure safety so far as reasonably practicable. Industrial manslaughter offences now operate in most jurisdictions (Vic, NSW, Qld, WA, ACT, NT, SA). Cat 1/2/3 framework underpins enforcement.