The obligation
Work groups must enable effective worker representation, and a PCBU must not unreasonably delay the election of a health and safety representative.
Work groups must be determined so that workers' health and safety interests are most effectively and conveniently represented, having regard to the need for the representative to be readily accessible to each worker. For an election, each relevant PCBU must be told the election date, all workers in the work group must be able to nominate and vote, and all must be told the outcome. A PCBU at a workplace must not unreasonably delay the election of a health and safety representative.
- What
- Work groups must enable effective worker representation, and a PCBU must not unreasonably delay the election of a health and safety representative.
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- legislation.sa.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Work groups and election of health and safety representatives is a WHS requirement set out in Work Health and Safety Regulations 2012 (SA). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA). The relevant provision is Work Health and Safety Regulations 2012 > Chapter 2 > Part 1 (Representation).
What does this WHS obligation require?
Work groups and election of health and safety representatives is a WHS obligation under Work Health and Safety Regulations 2012 (SA). In short, Work groups must enable effective worker representation, and a PCBU must not unreasonably delay the election of a health and safety representative.
What changed recently?
Work groups and election of health and safety representatives was last updated on 11 October 2026.
