The obligation
Under section 44(5) of the Electrical Safety Act 2002 (Qld), a code of practice expires 10 years after its commencement.
The code is listed in schedule 1 of the Electrical Safety (Codes of Practice) Notice 2024, where its commencement date is included for information purposes only. The schedule 1 entry records that the code was amended by a 2024 ministerial instrument, and that entry is notice, for section 44(2) of the Act, that the Minister made the amending instrument.
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- Under section 44(5) of the Electrical Safety Act 2002 (Qld), a code of practice expires 10 years after its commencement.
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- legislation.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Code expiry: 10 years after commencement under section 44(5) is a WHS requirement set out in Electrical Safety Code of Practice 2020 - Rural industry (QLD). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD). The relevant provision is Electrical Safety Act 2002 (Qld) > Codes of Practice > Rural Industry § s 44(5).
What does this WHS obligation require?
Code expiry: 10 years after commencement under section 44(5) is a WHS obligation under Electrical Safety Code of Practice 2020 - Rural industry (QLD). In short, Under section 44(5) of the Electrical Safety Act 2002 (Qld), a code of practice expires 10 years after its commencement.
What changed recently?
Code expiry: 10 years after commencement under section 44(5) was last updated on 19 October 2026.