Compliance and enforcement policy

WorkSafe ACT’s Compliance and Enforcement Policy (the Policy) is the key document for WorkSafe ACT’s overall compliance framework. The policy sets out our approach to regulation, key principles and what tools we can use to garner compliance with the law.

The Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (the Act) sets out the below requirements for a compliance and enforcement policy:

  • The aims of compliance and enforcement activity for the office.
  • The key principles underpinning compliance and enforcement activity to be carried out by the office.
  • The approach the office must take in relation to monitoring compliance.
  • The compliance and enforcement tools to be used by the office.
  • Guidance material about enforcement, investigation and prosecution recommendation criteria to be applied by the office.
  • Any other matter relating to the compliance and enforcement functions of the office, prescribed by regulation.

The policy must be reviewed every four years and recognises the National Compliance and Enforcement Policy and incorporates the dangerous substances legislation administered by WorkSafe ACT.

The policy is supported by standard operating procedures to reflect current practice.

The WHS Commissioner must consult the Minister and the WHS Council in the development of the plan. Once the plan is notified, the Commissioner has 10 days to provide a copy to the Minister. The Minister must present the Strategic Plan to the Legislative Assembly within 6 sitting days after receiving the plan.

Access the Compliance and Enforcement Policy 2023

Access the Labour Hire Licensing Compliance and Enforcement Policy PDF (218.6KB) or Word (85KB)

Compliance and enforcement data

WorkSafe ACT’s compliance and enforcement activities are underpinned by a commitment to transparency.

Visit Compliance and enforcement data to view monthly data infographics that provide insight into WorkSafe ACT workplace visits and compliance activities.

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