Work Health and Safety Bill 2019
Uniform Legislation and Statutes Review Committee· 16 April 2020general_report
The WA parliamentary committee seeks an extension to review the Work Health and Safety Bill 2019 and Safety Levies Amendment Bill 2019. The committee is examining potential impacts on parliamentary sovereignty, including concerns about commencement by proclamation, Henry VIII clauses, and sub-delegation of legislation-making power.
Impact
The outcome of the review will affect businesses and workers across general industry and the resources sector in Western Australia, as well as the government's ability to collect safety levies.
miningresourcespublic_sectorconstructionwork health and safetyWHS billsafety leviesparliamentary sovereigntyHenry VIII clauseslegislation reviewlegislative councilmines safetypetroleum safety
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