Support Material - Acts (Laws)

 

An Act is legislation made by Parliament. Often, Acts have regulation-making powers allowing regulations to be made under them.

 

WorkCover’s main statutory functions are to administer the Acts listed under 'further information'.  

 

 

Further Information

Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000 

Workers Compensation Act 1987

 Workplace Injury Management and Workers Compensation Act 1998

 Dangerous Goods Act 1975

 Workers Compensation (Bush Fire, Emergency and Rescue Services) Act 1987

 Workers’ Compensation (Dust Diseases) Act 1942

 Sporting Injuries Insurance Act 1978

 Rural Workers Accommodation Act 1969

 regulations      

 codes of practice