Australian Capital Territory Current Acts

WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT 2011 - SECT 48

    (1)     Consultation under this division requires—

        (a)     that relevant information about the matter is shared with workers; and

        (b)     that workers be given a reasonable opportunity—

              (i)     to express their views and to raise work health or safety issues in relation to the matter; and

              (ii)     to contribute to the decision-making process relating to the matter; and

        (c)     that the views of workers are taken into account by the person conducting the business or undertaking; and

        (d)     that the workers consulted are advised of the outcome of the consultation in a timely manner.

    (2)     If the workers are represented by a health and safety representative, the consultation must involve that representative.