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Safe Work Australia published an updated version of the Model Code of Practice: Managing the Work Environment and Facilities in December 2025.
Safe Work Australia released a revised edition of this Model Code in December 2025. Subscribers should review the updated document to identify any changes to guidance on work environment standards, welfare facilities, remote/isolated work, and emergency planning. States and territories may incorporate the updated model code into their approved codes over time.
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- Safe Work Australia published an updated version of the Model Code of Practice: Managing the Work Environment and Facilities in December 2025.
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- safeworkaustralia.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Model Code updated — December 2025 edition published is a WHS requirement set out in Managing the work environment and facilities (FEDERAL). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (FEDERAL). The relevant provision is Managing the work environment and facilities > Code Amendments.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Model Code updated — December 2025 edition published is a WHS obligation under Managing the work environment and facilities (FEDERAL). In short, Safe Work Australia published an updated version of the Model Code of Practice: Managing the Work Environment and Facilities in December 2025.
What changed recently?
Model Code updated — December 2025 edition published was last updated on 26 August 2026.
