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Edition 2 of the Code reflects amendments to sections 35 and 36 of the OHS Act made by the Treasury and Finance Legislation Amendment Act 2018.
The Minister for Workplace Safety approved minor amendments to 11 compliance codes made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004, including this Code. The amendments reflect changes to sections 35 and 36 of the OHS Act and improve style and branding consistency across the codes. Paragraph 24 now refers to OHS Act s35 instead of s36, and the front cover was updated to 'Edition 2'.
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- Edition 2 of the Code reflects amendments to sections 35 and 36 of the OHS Act made by the Treasury and Finance Legislation Amendment Act 2018.
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- worksafe.vic.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Edition 2 amendments to OHS Act section references is a WHS requirement set out in Falls in housing construction (VIC). It is made under Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (VIC). The relevant provision is Compliance Code: Prevention of Falls in Housing Construction.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Edition 2 amendments to OHS Act section references is a WHS obligation under Falls in housing construction (VIC). In short, Edition 2 of the Code reflects amendments to sections 35 and 36 of the OHS Act made by the Treasury and Finance Legislation Amendment Act 2018.
What changed recently?
Edition 2 amendments to OHS Act section references was last updated on 19 October 2026.