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This Explanatory Memorandum accompanies the Model Work Health and Safety Legislation Amendment (Offences and Penalties) 2023. The Amendment can be viewed here.

The model WHS Act and model WHS Regulations and accompanying Explanatory Memorandum and Explanatory Statement are currently being consolidated to incorporate the new provisions. Once the consolidation is finalised, the relevant webpages will be updated accordingly.

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SWA is not a regulator and cannot advise you about WHS issues in the workplace. If you need help please contact your state or territory work health and safety authority.