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2022 Code revision — changes arising from the Boland Review

Legislation date 1 Feb 2022
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FEDERAL · Amendment WHS Consultation Cooperation and Coordination > Amendments
The obligation
The Model Code was updated in February 2022 to implement Recommendations 6, 7a and 11 of the 2018 Boland Review, strengthening HSR entitlements and consultation mechanisms.
Safe Work Australia revised the Model Code of Practice in February 2022 following the Boland Review of the model WHS laws. Key changes include: clarified and strengthened HSR rights during consultation; updated guidance on acceptable consultation arrangements to reflect modern work arrangements (including remote workers); and revised guidance on coordination requirements for multi-PCBU workplaces.
What
The Model Code was updated in February 2022 to implement Recommendations 6, 7a and 11 of the 2018 Boland Review, strengthening HSR entitlements and consultation mechanisms.
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safeworkaustralia.gov.au

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1 Feb 2022 · Amended
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Boland Review 2022 update HSR model code
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Which WHS law does this come from?

2022 Code revision — changes arising from the Boland Review is a WHS requirement set out in WHS consultation cooperation and coordination (FEDERAL). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (FEDERAL). The relevant provision is WHS Consultation Cooperation and Coordination > Amendments.

What does this WHS obligation require?

2022 Code revision — changes arising from the Boland Review is a WHS obligation under WHS consultation cooperation and coordination (FEDERAL). In short, The Model Code was updated in February 2022 to implement Recommendations 6, 7a and 11 of the 2018 Boland Review, strengthening HSR entitlements and consultation mechanisms.

What changed recently?

2022 Code revision — changes arising from the Boland Review was last updated on 26 August 2026.

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First seenAug 2026