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Important legislation updates for dive industry

Made under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD)
A WorkSafe Queensland information page summarising key legislative and code of practice updates for Queensland's recreational diving and snorkelling industry. It covers the Safety in Recreational Water Activities Regulat...
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Legislation date 1 Aug 2024 Latest change across 1 topic

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Diver supervision requirements under the 2024 QLD Code of Practice

Oct 2026
The 2024 Code updates guidance on supervision of divers and snorkellers, addressing coronial recommendations.
Medium
2 citations

Laws and code that apply to Queensland diving and snorkelling businesses

Oct 2026
Queensland diving and snorkelling businesses are covered by the Safety in Recreational Water Activities Act 2011 and Regulation 2024, suppor...
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2 citations

Medical requirements for entry-level certificate dive students

Oct 2026
The UHMS Recreational Diver Medical Questionnaire is the approved form for entry-level divers; a medical certificate is needed if it indicat...
Medium
1 citation

Recreational Diving, Recreational Technical Diving and Snorkelling Code of Practice 2024

Oct 2026
The Recreational Diving, Recreational Technical Diving and Snorkelling Code of Practice 2024 remakes the 2018 Code and has been in effect si...
Medium
3 citations

Risk assessment obligations for QLD dive operators under 2024 Code of Practice

Oct 2026
Dive operators should have a general risk assessment covering all aspects of the operation, including risks to passengers from the activitie...
Medium
2 citations

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