The obligation
Part 2.2 sets the procedure for resolving workplace health and safety issues where there is no relevant agreed procedure.
The employer must notify employees, any health and safety representative and any health and safety committee whether it will take part personally or nominate an employer representative. Only a health and safety representative, or if there is none an employee nominated by the affected employees, can act on their behalf. As soon as reasonably possible after an issue is reported, the employer or employer representative and the employee side must meet and try to resolve it.
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- What
- Part 2.2 sets the procedure for resolving workplace health and safety issues where there is no relevant agreed procedure.
- Source
- content.legislation.vic.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Issue resolution procedures is a WHS requirement set out in Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (VIC). It is made under Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (VIC). The relevant provision is Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 > Part 2.2 – Issue resolution procedures.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Issue resolution procedures is a WHS obligation under Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (VIC). In short, Part 2.2 sets the procedure for resolving workplace health and safety issues where there is no relevant agreed procedure.
What changed recently?
Issue resolution procedures was last updated on 11 October 2026.
