Feedback sought on options to improve WHS dispute resolution
04 Mar 2026•BlueSafe Team•Source: Safe Work Australia
Safe Work Australia is seeking feedback on options to improve dispute resolution under the model work health and safety (WHS) laws. Submissions close at 11:59 pm (AEST) on 17 April 2026.
Some WHS disputes can remain unresolved under the current legislative framework, creating frustration for those involved.
A consultation paper asks for views on a specialist tribunal and alternative approaches to dispute resolution. Feedback will inform Safe Work Australia’s recommendations for WHS ministers to consider.
The consultation is open to all interested stakeholders. These include duty holders, regulators, government agencies, unions, workers, legal professionals, researchers, members of the public and others who could be affected by the proposed arrangements.
Participants can read the paper on Safe Work Australia’s Consultation Hub and respond to the questions through an online survey or upload a written submission.
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