Operating in Australia? Make sure your global safety system works locally.
Safety Australia Group assists international businesses establishing or operating Australian workplaces to understand their WHS responsibilities, assess their current arrangements and implement practical Australian safety systems.
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A strong global system doesn’t automatically meet Australian law
Australian WHS legislation places specific duties on the business operating here and on the people who lead it. These are the areas where international organisations most often need local adjustment:
- Duties sit with the local business and its officers. The person conducting the business holds the primary duty of care, and officers must exercise due diligence, wherever head office is.
- Requirements vary by state and territory. Most jurisdictions follow the model WHS laws, but Victoria has its own OHS legislation, and regulators, notification rules and codes of practice differ.
- Psychosocial risk is regulated. Hazards such as excessive workload, harassment and poor support must be identified and controlled, alongside physical risks.
- Consultation is a legal requirement. Workers must be consulted on health and safety matters, including through elected Health and Safety Representatives where requested.
How we help
1. Understand
We explain the WHS duties that apply to your Australian operations, the jurisdictions involved and what regulators expect.
2. Assess
We review your arrangements against Australian legislation, Codes of Practice and AS/NZS ISO 45001, and prioritise the gaps.
3. Implement
We help you put practical Australian systems, procedures and training in place, with ongoing consultancy support if needed.
WHS Compliance Gap Analysis
A focused review of six areas that matter most to Australian regulators, with a prioritised gap report and action plan your local team can implement.
- Governance and Australian WHS responsibilities
- Risk management and safe operations
- Consultation, capability and communication
- Incident, emergency and injury management
- Contractors, visitors and shared workplaces
- Assurance, audit and improvement
When to book a WHS Compliance Gap Analysis
- You are opening, acquiring or rapidly expanding Australian operations
- Your global system has not been assessed against Australian requirements
- You operate across more than one state or territory
- Your HSE team manages Australian sites from overseas
- There has been a serious incident, regulator contact or a recurring trend
- You need independent assurance or AS/NZS ISO 45001 readiness support
Free download: Australian WHS Compliance Checklist
31 checkpoints across six areas, plus a priority action plan.
