The obligation
A business must notify its workers in writing that they may request an election of health and safety representatives, and invite them to ask for one.
The written notice must cover the process for determining work groups, who may represent workers in negotiations, the election process, and the powers and functions of representatives. A representative's powers and functions include representing the work group on work health and safety matters, monitoring the business's compliance measures, investigating complaints from the work group, and inquiring into apparent risks.
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- What
- A business must notify its workers in writing that they may request an election of health and safety representatives, and invite them to ask for one.
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- legislation.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Health and safety representatives and health and safety committees is a WHS requirement set out in Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD). The relevant provision is Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld) > Part 5 — Consultation, representation and participation > Divisions 3–4.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Health and safety representatives and health and safety committees is a WHS obligation under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD). In short, A business must notify its workers in writing that they may request an election of health and safety representatives, and invite them to ask for one.
What changed recently?
Health and safety representatives and health and safety committees was last updated on 19 October 2026.