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Consultation, Representation and Participation

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NT · Work Health & Safety WHS > Regulations > Consultation & Representation § Part 5
The obligation
Sets out PCBU obligations for worker consultation, health and safety representative elections, health and safety committees, and resolution of WHS issues.
Part 5 details procedural requirements for worker consultation on WHS matters, election of HSRs (including work group negotiations), powers and entitlements of HSRs (training, provisional improvement notices), establishment and functions of health and safety committees, and formal issue resolution procedures.
What
Sets out PCBU obligations for worker consultation, health and safety representative elections, health and safety committees, and resolution of WHS issues.
Source
legislation.nt.gov.au

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Which WHS law does this come from?

Consultation, Representation and Participation is a WHS requirement set out in Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Regulations 2011 (NT). It is made under Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011 (NT). The relevant provision is WHS > Regulations > Consultation & Representation § Part 5.

What does this WHS obligation require?

Consultation, Representation and Participation is a WHS obligation under Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Regulations 2011 (NT). In short, Sets out PCBU obligations for worker consultation, health and safety representative elections, health and safety committees, and resolution of WHS issues.

What changed recently?

Consultation, Representation and Participation was last updated on 27 August 2026.

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