The obligation
Safe Work Australia published amendments to the model WHS Act and Regulations in December 2025 following WHS Ministers' Council approval.
Safe Work Australia announced on 5 December 2025 that amendments to the model WHS Act and Regulations had been approved and published. Amendments follow the model law review process and flow through to Commonwealth (Comcare-regulated) workplaces once adopted by the relevant jurisdiction. Duty-holders should monitor Comcare and the Federal Register for commencement of any Commonwealth adoption instrument.
- What
- Safe Work Australia published amendments to the model WHS Act and Regulations in December 2025 following WHS Ministers' Council approval.
- Source
- safeworkaustralia.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Model WHS Act and Regulations amendments published — December 2025 is a WHS requirement set out in Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (FEDERAL). The relevant provision is Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Cth).
What does this WHS obligation require?
Model WHS Act and Regulations amendments published — December 2025 is a WHS obligation under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (FEDERAL). In short, Safe Work Australia published amendments to the model WHS Act and Regulations in December 2025 following WHS Ministers' Council approval.
What changed recently?
Model WHS Act and Regulations amendments published — December 2025 was last updated on 26 August 2026.
