Queensland Consolidated Acts

WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT 2011 - SECT 139

139 Commission must permit WHS entry permit holder to show cause

(1) If, on an application under section 138 , the commission is satisfied that a ground may exist for the revocation of the WHS entry permit under section 138 (2) , the commission must—

(a) give the WHS entry permit holder written notice (a
"show cause notice" ); and

(b) if the commission considers it appropriate, suspend the operation of the WHS entry permit until the commission decides the application for revocation.

(2) The show cause notice must—

(a) contain a statement to the effect that the WHS entry permit holder may, not later than 21 days after the day the WHS entry permit holder is given the notice, give the commission written reasons explaining why the WHS entry permit should not be revoked; and

(b) be accompanied by a summary of the reasons for the application; and

(c) if applicable, be accompanied by a notice of suspension of the permit.