Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00243:section:48
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00243
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 48
Character Range: 94469–95191

48  Nature of consultation
 (1) Consultation under this Division requires:
 (a) that relevant information about the matter is shared with workers; and
 (b) that workers be given a reasonable opportunity:
 (i) to express their views and to raise work health or safety issues in relation to the matter; and
 (ii) to contribute to the decision‑making process relating to the matter; and
 (c) that the views of workers are taken into account by the person conducting the business or undertaking; and
 (d) that the workers consulted are advised of the outcome of the consultation in a timely manner.
 (2) If the workers are represented by a health and safety representative, the consultation must involve that representative.