The obligation
The Regulation reads incorporated documents as in force when incorporated, and its own provisions prevail over any inconsistent incorporated document.
Part 1.3 of the Regulation deals with incorporated documents, inconsistencies between provisions and references to standards. A reference to a document applied, adopted or incorporated by, or referred to in, the Regulation is read as a reference to that document as in force at that time, unless express provision is made to the contrary. If a provision of such a document is inconsistent with a provision of the Regulation, the Regulation prevails.
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- What
- The Regulation reads incorporated documents as in force when incorporated, and its own provisions prevail over any inconsistent incorporated document.
- Source
- legislation.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Incorporated documents and references to standards 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 > Chapter 1 > Part 1.3 – Incorporated documents.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Incorporated documents and references to standards is a WHS obligation under Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (QLD). In short, The Regulation reads incorporated documents as in force when incorporated, and its own provisions prevail over any inconsistent incorporated document.
What changed recently?
Incorporated documents and references to standards was last updated on 19 October 2026.