The obligation
The regulator may grant an exemption from compliance with any provision of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011.
Provisions in the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011, like the Act, are legally enforceable. The Regulation allows the regulator to grant an exemption from compliance with any of its provisions. When considering an exemption, the regulator will consider whether the alternative agreed course of action would provide at least an equivalent level of health and safety to that achieved by complying with the Regulation.
- What
- The regulator may grant an exemption from compliance with any provision of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011.
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- legislation.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Exemptions from the WHS Regulation 2011 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 > Exemptions.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Exemptions from the WHS Regulation 2011 is a WHS obligation under Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (QLD). In short, The regulator may grant an exemption from compliance with any provision of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011.
What changed recently?
Exemptions from the WHS Regulation 2011 was last updated on 11 October 2026.
