Inquiry into the Occupational Health and Safety
(Commonwealth Employment) Amendment (Promoting Safer Workplaces) Bill 2005
On 16 March 2005, the Senate referred to this committee an
inquiry into the Occupational Health and Safety (Commonwealth Employment)
Amendment (Promoting Safer Workplaces) Bill 2005 for report by 10 May.
This proposed amendment will have the effect of excluding Commonwealth
employees from the application of ACT laws on industrial manslaughter, and
any similar laws that may be passed in future by any state or territory.
As the committee expects to report in May 2005, submissions are due by
22 April 2005.
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For further information, contact:
Secretary
Senate Standing Committees on Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Australia