WHS Roles and responsibilities

Under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act) and the Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011 parliamentarians, MOP(S) Act employees and Finance share the responsibility for eliminating or minimising the risks.

The Work Health and Safety (WHS) committee facilitates consultation between Finance, Parliamentarians, and MOP(S) Act employees.

There are four WHS roles within each parliamentarian’s Commonwealth-funded office. These roles assist parliamentarians, MOP(S) Act employees and Finance to meet their duties under the WHS Act.