The obligation
Officers of a PCBU must exercise due diligence to ensure the PCBU complies with its WHS duties. Officers can be personally prosecuted.
Section 27 requires officers of a PCBU to exercise due diligence to ensure the PCBU complies with its WHS duties. Due diligence includes acquiring and keeping up-to-date WHS knowledge, understanding the business's operations and hazards, and ensuring appropriate resources and processes. Officers face Category 1 or 2 penalties independent of PCBU liability. This duty cannot be transferred or delegated away.
- What
- Officers of a PCBU must exercise due diligence to ensure the PCBU complies with its WHS duties. Officers can be personally prosecuted.
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- legislation.nt.gov.au
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Frequently asked questions
Which WHS law does this come from?
Officer Due Diligence Duty (s 27) is a WHS requirement set out in Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011 (NT). The relevant provision is NT WHS Act 2011 > Part 2 — Health and Safety Duties > Division 4 § s 27.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Officer Due Diligence Duty (s 27) is a WHS obligation under Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011 (NT). In short, Officers of a PCBU must exercise due diligence to ensure the PCBU complies with its WHS duties. Officers can be personally prosecuted.
What changed recently?
Officer Due Diligence Duty (s 27) was last updated on 26 August 2026.
