The obligation
Part 5 provides for electing health and safety representatives for work groups, their powers, PCBU obligations and health and safety committees, including on major construction projects.
After a request for election under s 50, the PCBU must facilitate determining work groups and take all reasonable steps to start negotiations with workers within 14 days. On a major construction project, the principal contractor must facilitate an election of health and safety representatives when work starts. Negotiations determine the number and composition of work groups, the number of representatives and deputies, and the workplaces covered.
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- Part 5 provides for electing health and safety representatives for work groups, their powers, PCBU obligations and health and safety committees, including on major construction projects.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Health and Safety Representatives – Election, Powers and Protections 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 5.3–5.4 § 50–79, 85–92.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Health and Safety Representatives – Election, Powers and Protections is a WHS obligation under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (ACT). In short, Part 5 provides for electing health and safety representatives for work groups, their powers, PCBU obligations and health and safety committees, including on major construction projects.
What changed recently?
Health and Safety Representatives – Election, Powers and Protections was last updated on 19 October 2026.