The obligation
Each person with a duty on the same matter must, so far as is reasonably practicable, consult, cooperate and coordinate activities with all other persons holding that duty.
Section 46 applies where more than one person has a duty in relation to the same matter under the Act. Each of those duty holders must, so far as is reasonably practicable, consult, cooperate and coordinate activities with all the others. The maximum penalty is a fine of $20 000 for an individual or $100 000 for a body corporate.
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- Each person with a duty on the same matter must, so far as is reasonably practicable, consult, cooperate and coordinate activities with all other persons holding that duty.
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- legislation.tas.gov.au
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Frequently asked questions
Which WHS law does this come from?
Duty to consult, cooperate and coordinate with other duty holders (s 46) is a WHS requirement set out in Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (TAS). The relevant provision is Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (Tas) > Part 5 > Division 1 > s 46 § 46.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Duty to consult, cooperate and coordinate with other duty holders (s 46) is a WHS obligation under Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (TAS). In short, Each person with a duty on the same matter must, so far as is reasonably practicable, consult, cooperate and coordinate activities with all other persons holding that duty.
What changed recently?
Duty to consult, cooperate and coordinate with other duty holders (s 46) was last updated on 9 October 2026.
