Second Reading Speeches

Australian Workplace Safety Standards Bill 2005

Type
Government
Portfolio
Employment and Workplace Relations
Originating house
House of Representatives
Status
Act
Parliament no
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Summary

Introduced with the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (Repeal, Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2005, the bill provides for the Australian Safety and Compensation Council (which will replace the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission) to declare national standards and codes of practice in relation to occupational health and safety matters.

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