The obligation
The Code is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the WHS Act 2011, giving practical guidance on meeting WHS Act and Regulation standards.
Following an approved code of practice will assist duty holders to achieve compliance with the health and safety duties in the WHS Act and WHS Regulations for the code's subject matter. Compliance may also be achieved by another method if it provides an equivalent or higher standard of work health and safety than the code. An inspector may refer to an approved code of practice when issuing an improvement or prohibition notice.
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- The Code is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the WHS Act 2011, giving practical guidance on meeting WHS Act and Regulation standards.
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- legislation.act.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Legal standing of the approved Sex Work Code and other ways to comply is a WHS requirement set out in Sex Work (ACT). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (ACT).
What does this WHS obligation require?
Legal standing of the approved Sex Work Code and other ways to comply is a WHS obligation under Sex Work (ACT). In short, The Code is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the WHS Act 2011, giving practical guidance on meeting WHS Act and Regulation standards.
What changed recently?
Legal standing of the approved Sex Work Code and other ways to comply was last updated on 19 October 2026.