The obligation
PCBUs must consult workers (including HSRs and HSCs) when making decisions likely to affect their health, safety or welfare, so far as is reasonably practicable.
Under the NT WHS Act and this Code, a PCBU must consult with workers who are, or are likely to be, directly affected by a work health or safety matter. Consultation requires sharing relevant information, giving workers a reasonable opportunity to express views, and taking those views into account before making decisions.
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- PCBUs must consult workers (including HSRs and HSCs) when making decisions likely to affect their health, safety or welfare, so far as is reasonably practicable.
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- worksafe.nt.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Duty to consult with workers is a WHS requirement set out in Work health and safety consultation cooperation and coordination (NT). It is made under Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011 (NT). The relevant provision is Work health and safety consultation cooperation and coordination > Consultation with workers.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Duty to consult with workers is a WHS obligation under Work health and safety consultation cooperation and coordination (NT). In short, PCBUs must consult workers (including HSRs and HSCs) when making decisions likely to affect their health, safety or welfare, so far as is reasonably practicable.
What changed recently?
Duty to consult with workers was last updated on 27 August 2026.
