Disability Safe
Introduction
Disability Safe is a project supported by ADHC to inform the establishment of a consistent approach to reasonably practicable risk management in the disability service environment. To do this, resources and information are available on this website. Information is currently being updated in line with the new WHS Legislation which commenced in most states January 1 2012.
LATEST NEWS
Wed 04 Jan 2012
Safe Work Australia have provided the following update on the progress of the harmonisation efforts for the Work Health and Safety Legislation
Commonwealth
Work Health and Safety Act and Regulations Implemented 1 January 2012
Australian Capital Territory
Work Health and Safety Act Implemented 1 January 2012
New South Wales
Work Health and Safety Act and Regulations Implemented 1 January 2012
Northern Territory
Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation ) Implemented 1 January 2012
Queensland
Work Health and Safety Act and Regulations Implemented 1 January 2012
South Australia
Parliament voted to adjourn debate on the Work Health and Safety Bill until 14 February 2012
Tasmania
Tasmania's Legislative Council amended the Bill by changing the commencement date to 1 January 2013
Victoria
Victorian Government has announced a delay in the Harmonisation process.
Western Australia
Western Australian Government has announced it is unable to meet the 1 January 2012 commencement...
