(1)  The regulator may accept a written undertaking (a WHS undertaking ) given by a person in connection with a matter relating to a contravention or alleged contravention by the person of this Act.

Note

Section 230(3) requires the regulator to publish guidelines in relation to the acceptance of WHS undertakings.

(2)  A WHS undertaking cannot be accepted for a contravention or alleged contravention that is a Category 1 offence.

(3)  The giving of a WHS undertaking does not constitute an admission of guilt by the person giving it in relation to the contravention or alleged contravention to which the undertaking relates.