The obligation
WorkSafe may accept a written undertaking about an actual or alleged contravention; the person giving it must not contravene it.
Under section 16, the Authority may accept, by written notice, a written undertaking given in connection with a contravention or alleged contravention of the Act or regulations. The undertaking may be withdrawn or varied only with the Authority's written consent. Contravening it carries a penalty of 500 penalty units for a natural person and 2500 for a body corporate.
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- WorkSafe may accept a written undertaking about an actual or alleged contravention; the person giving it must not contravene it.
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- content.legislation.vic.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Undertakings accepted by WorkSafe for contraventions is a WHS requirement set out in Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (VIC). The relevant provision is Part 2 > Division 4 > ss 16–17 § 16.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Undertakings accepted by WorkSafe for contraventions is a WHS obligation under Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (VIC). In short, WorkSafe may accept a written undertaking about an actual or alleged contravention; the person giving it must not contravene it.
What changed recently?
Undertakings accepted by WorkSafe for contraventions was last updated on 19 October 2026.