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The 2018 Recreational Diving, Recreational Technical Diving and Snorkelling Code of Practice was revoked effective 1 August 2024 and replaced by the 2024 edition.
The Safety in Recreational Water Activities (Code of Practice) Amendment Notice 2024 (SL 2024 No. 99) amended the Codes of Practice Notice 2022 to: (1) revoke the 2018 Diving Code; and (2) approve the 2024 Diving Code effective 1 August 2024. Dive operators previously relying on the 2018 Code must now comply with the 2024 Code. The 2024 Code reflects updated requirements under the Safety in Recreational Water Activities Regulation 2024 (SL 2024 No. 100), which also commenced on 1 August 2024.
- What
- The 2018 Recreational Diving, Recreational Technical Diving and Snorkelling Code of Practice was revoked effective 1 August 2024 and replaced by the 2024 edition.
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- parliament.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
2018 Code of Practice Revoked — 2024 Code Now Applies is a WHS requirement set out in Recreational diving technical diving and snorkelling 2024 (QLD). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD). The relevant provision is Recreational Diving Technical Diving and Snorkelling 2024 > Legislative History.
What does this WHS obligation require?
2018 Code of Practice Revoked — 2024 Code Now Applies is a WHS obligation under Recreational diving technical diving and snorkelling 2024 (QLD). In short, The 2018 Recreational Diving, Recreational Technical Diving and Snorkelling Code of Practice was revoked effective 1 August 2024 and replaced by the 2024 edition.
What changed recently?
2018 Code of Practice Revoked — 2024 Code Now Applies was last updated on 27 August 2026.
