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Under Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 · made under Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004

OHS Regulations Expiry and Review – April 2027

Regulation version as at 26 Nov 2024 From Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017, no changes tracked yet
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VIC · Occupational Health & Safety Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017
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The OHS Regulations 2017 are scheduled to expire (sunset) in April 2027. WorkSafe Victoria is conducting a review to determine replacement regulations.
Under the Subordinate Legislation Act 1994 (Vic), the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 are subject to a sunset and will expire in April 2027 unless remade. WorkSafe Victoria has commenced an OHS Regulations Review process. Businesses should monitor the review for proposed changes, participate in consultation where available, and prepare for potential amendments or a new set of regulations taking effect from mid-2027.
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The OHS Regulations 2017 are scheduled to expire (sunset) in April 2027. WorkSafe Victoria is conducting a review to determine replacement regulations.
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25 Aug 2026 · Guidance
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Which WHS law does this come from?

OHS Regulations Expiry and Review – April 2027 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.

What does this WHS obligation require?

OHS Regulations Expiry and Review – April 2027 is a WHS obligation under Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (VIC). In short, The OHS Regulations 2017 are scheduled to expire (sunset) in April 2027. WorkSafe Victoria is conducting a review to determine replacement regulations.

What changed recently?

OHS Regulations Expiry and Review – April 2027 was last updated on 25 August 2026.

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Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 Victoria Australia

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First seenAug 2026