The obligation
Officers must exercise due diligence that the PCBU has processes to meet its consultation duties, and principal contractors must document site arrangements.
The principal contractor for a construction project must document, in the project's WHS Management Plan, the arrangements for consultation, cooperation and coordination between the PCBUs at the site. Under section 27 of the WHS Act, officers such as company directors must exercise due diligence to ensure the PCBU complies with the WHS Act and WHS Regulations.
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- Officers must exercise due diligence that the PCBU has processes to meet its consultation duties, and principal contractors must document site arrangements.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Officer and principal contractor duties on consultation arrangements 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 > Duty holders.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Officer and principal contractor duties on consultation arrangements is a WHS obligation under WHS consultation cooperation and coordination (FEDERAL). In short, Officers must exercise due diligence that the PCBU has processes to meet its consultation duties, and principal contractors must document site arrangements.
What changed recently?
Officer and principal contractor duties on consultation arrangements was last updated on 19 October 2026.