The obligation
The Code commenced on 1 March 2021 and has been amended by ministerial instruments on 27 September 2024 and 1 January 2025.
The Code was amended by MI 2024 No. 2 on 27 September 2024 and by MI 2024 No. 4 on 1 January 2025. The September 2024 amendments kept the Code consistent with the updated Electrical Safety Act 2002 and Electrical Safety Regulation 2013 and did not introduce any new requirements for PCBUs. Under section 44(5) of the Electrical Safety Act 2002, a code of practice expires 10 years after its commencement.
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- The Code commenced on 1 March 2021 and has been amended by ministerial instruments on 27 September 2024 and 1 January 2025.
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- legislation.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Amendments to the Code and when it expires is a WHS requirement set out in Electrical Safety Code of Practice 2021 - Managing electrical risks (QLD). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD). The relevant provision is Electrical Safety Act 2002 (Qld) > Codes of Practice > Managing Electrical Risks 2021.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Amendments to the Code and when it expires is a WHS obligation under Electrical Safety Code of Practice 2021 - Managing electrical risks (QLD). In short, The Code commenced on 1 March 2021 and has been amended by ministerial instruments on 27 September 2024 and 1 January 2025.
What changed recently?
Amendments to the Code and when it expires was last updated on 19 October 2026.