The obligation
People must meet an authorised person's requirements to produce or certify documents, and follow emergency directions, unless they have a reasonable excuse.
Failing to produce or certify a required document carries a maximum penalty of 50 penalty units. The possibility that producing a document might incriminate the person is not a reasonable excuse for failing to produce it. Failing to comply with an emergency direction carries a maximum penalty of 200 penalty units, and executive officers of a corporation may also be taken to have committed the offence.
- What
- People must meet an authorised person's requirements to produce or certify documents, and follow emergency directions, unless they have a reasonable excuse.
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- legislation.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Food Act 2006 (Qld) — Complying with Authorised Person Document Requirements and Emergency Directions is a WHS requirement set out in Food Act 2006 (QLD). The relevant provision is Chapter 9 > ss 200–207 § 200, 201, 207.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Food Act 2006 (Qld) — Complying with Authorised Person Document Requirements and Emergency Directions is a WHS obligation under Food Act 2006 (QLD). In short, People must meet an authorised person's requirements to produce or certify documents, and follow emergency directions, unless they have a reasonable excuse.
What changed recently?
Food Act 2006 (Qld) — Complying with Authorised Person Document Requirements and Emergency Directions was last updated on 15 October 2026.