The obligation
The Work Health and Safety Regulations 2022 (Tas) are made under the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 and took effect on 12 December 2022.
The 2022 Regulations replace the Work Health and Safety Regulations 2012 and the Work Health and Safety (Transitional) Regulations 2012, which have been remade as required every 10 years. They were made alongside the Work Health and Safety (Transitional) Regulations 2022. The 2022 Regulations include a new regulation making it mandatory for workplaces to manage psychological health and prevent psychosocial hazards.
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- The Work Health and Safety Regulations 2022 (Tas) are made under the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 and took effect on 12 December 2022.
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- legislation.tas.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
WHS Regulations 2022 (Tas) — Commencement and Replacement of 2012 Regulations is a WHS requirement set out in Work Health and Safety Regulations 2022 (TAS). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (TAS). The relevant provision is Chapter 1 – Preliminary; Part 1.1 § 2.
What does this WHS obligation require?
WHS Regulations 2022 (Tas) — Commencement and Replacement of 2012 Regulations is a WHS obligation under Work Health and Safety Regulations 2022 (TAS). In short, The Work Health and Safety Regulations 2022 (Tas) are made under the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 and took effect on 12 December 2022.
What changed recently?
WHS Regulations 2022 (Tas) — Commencement and Replacement of 2012 Regulations was last updated on 19 October 2026.