Work Health and Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024

The Work Health and Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 (WHSOLA Act), implements legislative change from the 2022 Review of Queensland's Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act), as well as recommendations from the national 2018 Review of the Model Work Health and Safety Laws (Boland Review).

Its primary focus is to strengthen worker protection and representation, while also encouraging the uptake of health and safety representatives (HSRs) in the workplace.

The WHSOLA Act amends the WHS Act and Safety in Recreational Water Activities Act 2011. Amendments to the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (WHS Regulation) have also been made to support these changes.

WHSQ is preparing guidance to help you navigate these changes.

Further information

Read more about what the changes mean for you.