The obligation
Queensland businesses must comply with an approved code of practice or manage risks in a way that gives an equivalent or higher standard of health and safety.
A person conducting a business or undertaking must comply with a code of practice approved by the Minister for the purposes of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011. Alternatively, they may manage hazards and risks in a different way that provides a standard of health and safety equivalent to or higher than the standard required under the code. Another method, such as a technical or industry standard, may be used as long as it provides an equivalent or higher standard.
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- Queensland businesses must comply with an approved code of practice or manage risks in a way that gives an equivalent or higher standard of health and safety.
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- legislation.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Complying with approved codes of practice is a WHS requirement set out in Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (QLD). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD). The relevant provision is Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 > Codes of practice.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Complying with approved codes of practice is a WHS obligation under Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (QLD). In short, Queensland businesses must comply with an approved code of practice or manage risks in a way that gives an equivalent or higher standard of health and safety.
What changed recently?
Complying with approved codes of practice was last updated on 19 October 2026.