Introduction
On 4 April 2008, the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, the Hon Julia Gillard MP, announced a national review into model Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Laws.
The review will be conducted by an advisory panel to be chaired by Robin Stewart-Crompton. The other panel members are Barry Sherriff and Stephanie Mayman.
The panel has been asked to report to the Workplace Relations Ministers’ Council on the optimal structure and content of a model OHS act that is capable of being adopted in all jurisdictions.
The full scope of the review is set out in the Terms of Reference.
Latest news
1 July 2008 – Less than two weeks to have your say on future OHS laws. There are only two weeks left to make written submissions to the National Review into Model OHS Laws. The public comment period allows everyone to express views that can be considered in the preparation of reports to the Workplace Relations Ministers’ Council in October and January. View the media release.
30 May 2008 - Public to have say on Model OHS Laws. An important step in moving towards harmonisation of Australia’s workplace safety laws occurred today with the issuing of an invitation for written submissions to the National Review into Model Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Laws. View the Media Release.
14 May 2008 - Information regarding the public submission period will be made available on this site shortly.
15 April 2008 - In a significant milestone towards the harmonisation of Australia's occupational health and safety laws, the Review Panel met for the first time in Melbourne today. See media release for more information.
4 April 2008 - The Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, the Hon Julia Gillard MP, announced a national review into model Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) laws.