OHS laws go public 11:33am 2.06.08

The National Review into Model Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Laws encourages the public to make submissions for the coming OHS reform.

Chair of the review panel, Robin Stewart-Crompton, says they are particularly looking for submission that contain evidence and reasoning to support proposals. “Our recommendations will be designed to improve OHS outcomes and we strongly encourage all who are making written submissions to explain how that might best be achieved in a model OHS law,” he said.
 
The panel will review OHS laws in each State and Territory, the current jurisdiction of OHS, to create a national framework. “We want to ensure that the legislative OHS framework is effective and responsive to the changing needs and working arrangements in Australian workplaces,” said Stewart-Crompton.

Further details: www.nationalohsreview.gov.au
Unless indicated otherwise, submissions will be made public on the Review website.

Deadline for written submissions is 11 July 2008.