The obligation
Part 2 sets principles that apply to all duties under the Act, including that a duty cannot be transferred and a person may hold more than one duty.
The principles apply to duties under Part 2 and other Parts of the Act, such as incident notification and consultation duties. A duty cannot be transferred to another person. A person can have more than one duty by being in more than one class of duty holder, and more than one person can have a duty. Where risks cannot reasonably practicably be eliminated, they must be minimised so far as is reasonably practicable.
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- Part 2 sets principles that apply to all duties under the Act, including that a duty cannot be transferred and a person may hold more than one duty.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Principles that apply to health and safety duties 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) > Part 2 > Division 1 > Subdivision 1.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Principles that apply to health and safety duties is a WHS obligation under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (FEDERAL). In short, Part 2 sets principles that apply to all duties under the Act, including that a duty cannot be transferred and a person may hold more than one duty.
What changed recently?
Principles that apply to health and safety duties was last updated on 19 October 2026.