Work health and safety (WHS) ministers have agreed to the new WEL list and a harmonised transition period ending on 30 November 2026. This change comes after extensive work and consultation to revise the Workplace exposure standards for airborne contaminants (WES).
National standards
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General guidance for duty holders on Australian and other Standards and how they interact with the model Work Health and Safety Act and Regulations.
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