Volunteers and the new work health and safety laws

Safe Work Australia has published a site clarifying the rights and obligations of volunteer organisations under the Work Health and Safety Act.

The new Act commenced on 1 January 2012 in New South Wales, Queensland, the Australian Capital Territory, the Commonwealth and the Northern Territory.

Volunteer organisations that employ paid staff are covered by the new laws and may need to make some changes to ensure they meet their duty of care to their volunteers.

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