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.
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7 August 2008 - Nation has it's say on harmonised safety laws
The National Review into Model Occupational Health and Safety Laws has received 242 submissions, including from employers, industry bodies, unions, governments and government agencies, professional bodies, academics, and individuals. View the Media Release.