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NSW WHS Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment Code of Practice (June 2024)

Legislation date 28 Jun 2024
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FEDERAL · Code of Practice WHS Act 2011 (NSW) > Codes of Practice
The obligation
SafeWork NSW approved the Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment Code of Practice on 28 June 2024 under the NSW WHS Act 2011, gazette-notified and in force.
The NSW Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment Code of Practice was approved under s 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW) and gazette-notified on 28 June 2024. Based on Safe Work Australia's national model code, it provides practical guidance for PCBUs in NSW on eliminating or minimising sexual and gender-based harassment risks. PCBUs in NSW must apply the control measures outlined in this Code to meet their duties under the NSW WHS Act. …
What
SafeWork NSW approved the Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment Code of Practice on 28 June 2024 under the NSW WHS Act 2011, gazette-notified and in force.
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safework.nsw.gov.au

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28 Jun 2024 · New
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sexual harassment gender-based harassment psychosocial hazards PCBU WHS NSW
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Which WHS law does this come from?

NSW WHS Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment Code of Practice (June 2024) is a WHS requirement set out in Sexual and gender-based harassment (FEDERAL). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (FEDERAL). The relevant provision is WHS Act 2011 (NSW) > Codes of Practice.

What does this WHS obligation require?

NSW WHS Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment Code of Practice (June 2024) is a WHS obligation under Sexual and gender-based harassment (FEDERAL). In short, SafeWork NSW approved the Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment Code of Practice on 28 June 2024 under the NSW WHS Act 2011, gazette-notified and in force.

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