The obligation
The Act binds all persons, including the State and, so far as Parliament's legislative power permits, the Commonwealth and other States.
Section 3 provides that the State, the Commonwealth and other States are liable for an offence against the Act. For an alleged offence by a government, the Act identifies the responsible agency, such as the agency whose acts or omissions are alleged to constitute the offence or, if it no longer exists, its successor.
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- What
- The Act binds all persons, including the State and, so far as Parliament's legislative power permits, the Commonwealth and other States.
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- legislation.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Act binds all persons including governments is a WHS requirement set out in Electrical Safety Act 2002 (QLD). The relevant provision is Part 1 — Preliminary.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Act binds all persons including governments is a WHS obligation under Electrical Safety Act 2002 (QLD). In short, The Act binds all persons, including the State and, so far as Parliament's legislative power permits, the Commonwealth and other States.
What changed recently?
Act binds all persons including governments was last updated on 19 October 2026.