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The Sex Work Code of Practice Approval 2023 commenced on 5 February 2024 and revoked the 2011 sexual services industry code approval.
The Work Health and Safety (Sex Work Code of Practice) Approval 2023 is notifiable instrument NI2023–631, made under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011. It commenced on 5 February 2024. It revokes the Work Health and Safety (Sexual Services Industry) Code of Practice) Approval 2011 (NI2011-762). The approval was signed by the Minister for Industrial Relations and Workplace Safety on 6 October 2023.
- What
- The Sex Work Code of Practice Approval 2023 commenced on 5 February 2024 and revoked the 2011 sexual services industry code approval.
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- legislation.act.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Sex Work Code of Practice Approval 2023: commencement and revocation of the 2011 code 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?
Sex Work Code of Practice Approval 2023: commencement and revocation of the 2011 code is a WHS obligation under Sex Work (ACT). In short, The Sex Work Code of Practice Approval 2023 commenced on 5 February 2024 and revoked the 2011 sexual services industry code approval.
What changed recently?
Sex Work Code of Practice Approval 2023: commencement and revocation of the 2011 code was last updated on 19 October 2026.