Commonwealth Consolidated 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.