The obligation
An approved code of practice is admissible in proceedings for an offence against the Act as evidence of whether a duty or obligation has been complied with.
An approval, variation or revocation of a code of practice takes effect when notice of it is published in the Gazette or on a later date specified. A code may apply, adopt or incorporate matter from documents published by other persons or bodies, with or without modification. The Minister must make each currently approved code available free of charge on the WHS department's website.
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- An approved code of practice is admissible in proceedings for an offence against the Act as evidence of whether a duty or obligation has been complied with.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Approved codes of practice is a WHS requirement set out in Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA). The relevant provision is Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA) > Part 14 > Division 2 § s 274.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Approved codes of practice is a WHS obligation under Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA). In short, An approved code of practice is admissible in proceedings for an offence against the Act as evidence of whether a duty or obligation has been complied with.
What changed recently?
Approved codes of practice was last updated on 19 October 2026.