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The Formwork Code of Practice 2016 (PN11965) is a Queensland code of practice approved under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
The Code commenced on 31 March 2016. It was varied by the Minister for Education and Industrial Relations on 1 July 2018. From 1 July 2018, duty holders must comply with either an approved code of practice or another method, such as a technical or industry standard, that provides an equivalent or higher standard of work health and safety.
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- The Formwork Code of Practice 2016 (PN11965) is a Queensland code of practice approved under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Commencement and Variation of the Formwork Code of Practice 2016 is a WHS requirement set out in Formwork code of practice 2016 (QLD). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD). The relevant provision is WHS Act 2011 (Qld) > Codes of Practice > Formwork.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Commencement and Variation of the Formwork Code of Practice 2016 is a WHS obligation under Formwork code of practice 2016 (QLD). In short, The Formwork Code of Practice 2016 (PN11965) is a Queensland code of practice approved under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
What changed recently?
Commencement and Variation of the Formwork Code of Practice 2016 was last updated on 19 October 2026.