The obligation
A person who receives a written notice from WorkSafe must give the information or produce the documents it requires to check compliance or investigate a suspected contravention.
Under section 9, WorkSafe may issue a written notice requiring a person to provide information or to produce a document in their custody or control. Section 10 restricts disclosure of information by WorkSafe board members, staff and others appointed or authorised to act for WorkSafe, except as needed for official duties or WorkSafe functions.
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- What
- A person who receives a written notice from WorkSafe must give the information or produce the documents it requires to check compliance or investigate a suspected contravention.
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- content.legislation.vic.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Providing information to WorkSafe on written notice is a WHS requirement set out in Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (VIC). The relevant provision is Part 2 > Division 2 > ss 9–11 § 9.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Providing information to WorkSafe on written notice is a WHS obligation under Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (VIC). In short, A person who receives a written notice from WorkSafe must give the information or produce the documents it requires to check compliance or investigate a suspected contravention.
What changed recently?
Providing information to WorkSafe on written notice was last updated on 19 October 2026.