The obligation
Chapter 2 sets out procedural requirements for health and safety representatives, health and safety committees, and issue resolution at Queensland workplaces.
Chapter 2 of the WHS Regulation 2011 (Qld) details the processes for establishing and operating health and safety representative (HSR) elections, health and safety committees (HSCs), and issue resolution procedures. PCBUs must facilitate HSR elections when requested, allow HSRs to exercise their statutory functions, and participate in issue resolution in good faith. Obligations apply across Queensland workplaces.
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- Chapter 2 sets out procedural requirements for health and safety representatives, health and safety committees, and issue resolution at Queensland workplaces.
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- legislation.qld.gov.au
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Frequently asked questions
Which WHS law does this come from?
Worker Representation and Participation – 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 > Chapter 2 – Representation and Participation § Ch 2.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Worker Representation and Participation – WHS Regulation 2011 is a WHS obligation under Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (QLD). In short, Chapter 2 sets out procedural requirements for health and safety representatives, health and safety committees, and issue resolution at Queensland workplaces.
What changed recently?
Worker Representation and Participation – WHS Regulation 2011 was last updated on 6 October 2026.
