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Written submissions are now being called to comment on the National Review into Model Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Laws.
This is an important step in moving towards harmonisation of
The advisory panel conducting the review has published an issues paper to assist anyone making a written submission, with submission due by 11 July 2008.
In developing the issues paper, the panel undertook preliminary consultation with key stakeholders in all states and territories. Consequently, the issues paper includes many issues that stakeholders see as central to the review.
The submissions will assist the panel in making well informed recommendations to the Workplace Relations Ministers' Council on the optimal structure and content of a model OHS Act
The Review is aiming for a legislative OHS framework which is effective and responsive to the changing needs and working arrangements in Australian workplaces.
The review panel would appreciate evidence and reasoning to support all proposals.
The goal of harmonising OHS laws has the support of the Australian Government and all state and territory governments including the Prime Minister, Premiers and Chief Ministers, and Workplace Relations Ministers.
In accordance with the review's terms of reference, all matters raised in the submissions will be considered on their merits. Unless indicated otherwise, submissions will be made public on the Review website.
To access the issues paper, together with a template for written submissions and details on how to lodge a submission visit www.nationalohsreview.gov.au
This page was generated on 26 August, 2009
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