The obligation
The Managing risks in stevedoring code was approved for the NT under section 274(1) of the WHS (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011 on 29 January 2020.
The code was approved by the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice under section 274(1) of the Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011 on 29 January 2020. It was published in the Northern Territory Government Gazette (No. G9) on 04 March 2020. The NT code is based on the national model code of practice developed by Safe Work Australia. The Act is administered by NT WorkSafe.
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- The Managing risks in stevedoring code was approved for the NT under section 274(1) of the WHS (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011 on 29 January 2020.
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- worksafe.nt.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Approval and publication of the stevedoring code in the Northern Territory is a WHS requirement set out in Managing risks in stevedoring (NT). It is made under Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011 (NT). The relevant provision is NT > Codes of Practice > Work Health and Safety > Managing risks in stevedoring.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Approval and publication of the stevedoring code in the Northern Territory is a WHS obligation under Managing risks in stevedoring (NT). In short, The Managing risks in stevedoring code was approved for the NT under section 274(1) of the WHS (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011 on 29 January 2020.
What changed recently?
Approval and publication of the stevedoring code in the Northern Territory was last updated on 19 October 2026.