The obligation
The Minister may approve a code of practice for the purposes of the Act, and may vary or revoke an approved code of practice.
Under the Act, an approved code of practice means a code of practice approved under Part 14. A provisional improvement notice may include directions on remedying a contravention, and those directions may refer to a code of practice.
- What
- The Minister may approve a code of practice for the purposes of the Act, and may vary or revoke an approved code of practice.
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- legislation.tas.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Minister's approval, variation and revocation of codes of practice 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 14 > Approved codes of practice.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Minister's approval, variation and revocation of codes of practice is a WHS obligation under Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (TAS). In short, The Minister may approve a code of practice for the purposes of the Act, and may vary or revoke an approved code of practice.
What changed recently?
Minister's approval, variation and revocation of codes of practice was last updated on 19 October 2026.