The obligation
Officers of a PCBU must exercise due diligence to ensure the PCBU complies with its WHS duties — a personal, non-delegable obligation.
Section 27 requires officers of a PCBU to exercise due diligence to ensure compliance with WHS duties. Due diligence includes acquiring and keeping up-to-date WHS knowledge; understanding operations and hazards; ensuring appropriate resources and processes; verifying information and taking corrective action. Officers cannot rely solely on delegation. Non-compliance exposes officers to Category 1, 2 or 3 penalties independent of PCBU liability.
- What
- Officers of a PCBU must exercise due diligence to ensure the PCBU complies with its WHS duties — a personal, non-delegable obligation.
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- legislation.tas.gov.au
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Frequently asked questions
Which WHS law does this come from?
Officer due-diligence duty (s 27) 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 2 > s 27 § 27.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Officer due-diligence duty (s 27) is a WHS obligation under Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (TAS). In short, Officers of a PCBU must exercise due diligence to ensure the PCBU complies with its WHS duties — a personal, non-delegable obligation.
What changed recently?
Officer due-diligence duty (s 27) was last updated on 27 August 2026.
