The Hon Madeline Ogilvie MP, Minister for Small Business and Consumer Affairs, recently approved:
- the new Code of Practice:Sexual and gender-based harassment (published by Safe Work Australia on 20 December 2023)
- the varied Code of Practice: Managing the risks of plant in the workplace. (published by Safe Work Australia on 12 December 2023)
The new code provides practical guidance on how to manage health and safety risks arising from sexual and gender-based harassment at work. These changes do not represent a change in policy.
The varied code now includes practical guidance on managing the risks of vehicle roll-aways and safe immobilization.
The codes came into effect in Tasmania on and from 19 June 2024, the day on which the notice was published in the Tasmanian Government Gazette.
The new and varied codes will also be published on WorkSafe Tasmania’s website www.worksafe.tas.gov.au from that date.
Hard copies may be viewed at the office of WorkSafe Tasmania at:
▪ 30 Gordons Hill Road, Rosny Park 7018.
▪ Level 3, Henty House, 1 Civic Square, Launceston 7250.
▪ Level 1, 54-56 Mount Street, Burnie 7320.
