The obligation
Workers may request the establishment of work groups and election of HSRs; PCBUs must facilitate this and cannot unreasonably refuse HSC requests.
The Code provides guidance on forming work groups and electing health and safety representatives (HSRs), who represent workers in WHS consultations. It also covers the establishment and operation of health and safety committees (HSCs). PCBUs must not hinder or prevent workers from exercising these rights. The Code explains HSR powers, including issuing Provisional Improvement Notices (PINs) and directing unsafe work to cease.
- What
- Workers may request the establishment of work groups and election of HSRs; PCBUs must facilitate this and cannot unreasonably refuse HSC requests.
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- worksafe.nt.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Health and safety representatives and committees 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 > HSR and HSC arrangements.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Health and safety representatives and committees is a WHS obligation under Work health and safety consultation cooperation and coordination (NT). In short, Workers may request the establishment of work groups and election of HSRs; PCBUs must facilitate this and cannot unreasonably refuse HSC requests.
What changed recently?
Health and safety representatives and committees was last updated on 27 August 2026.
