The obligation
Part 5 requires PCBUs to consult other duty-holders (s 46) and, so far as is reasonably practicable, workers directly affected by work health or safety matters (s 47).
Under s 47(1), a PCBU must, so far as is reasonably practicable, consult workers who carry out work for it and are, or are likely to be, directly affected by a work health or safety matter, in accordance with Division 5.2 and the regulation. The maximum penalty for breaching s 47(1) is a tier C monetary penalty. Division 5.2 also deals with the nature of consultation (s 48) and when consultation is required (s 49).
- What
- Part 5 requires PCBUs to consult other duty-holders (s 46) and, so far as is reasonably practicable, workers directly affected by work health or safety matters (s 47).
- Source
- legislation.act.gov.au
description
Full analysis
lock
Free account
tips_and_updates
What this means for you
lock
Free account
lock_open
Read the full analysis, tailored to your industry
- star
Impact summary tailored to your industry
- check_circle
Full plain-English analysis of what changed
- check_circle
Email alerts & digests when this law changes
- check_circle
Compliance self-assessment tools
Labels
consultation
workers
HSR
health and safety committee
Official sources
Frequently asked questions
Which WHS law does this come from?
Duty to Consult Workers on Health and Safety Matters is a WHS requirement set out in Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (ACT). The relevant provision is Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (ACT) > Part 5 > Divisions 5.1–5.2 § 46–49.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Duty to Consult Workers on Health and Safety Matters is a WHS obligation under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (ACT). In short, Part 5 requires PCBUs to consult other duty-holders (s 46) and, so far as is reasonably practicable, workers directly affected by work health or safety matters (s 47).
What changed recently?
Duty to Consult Workers on Health and Safety Matters was last updated on 19 October 2026.