Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L00892:reg:7
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L00892
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 7
Character Range: 2523–3749

7  Significant risk statement
                     For section 42S(2) of the Act, the exclusion in section 6 is necessary because of the significant risk in the ACT to the health and safety of workers or the public. Dangerous substances, especially asbestos, are a risk to the community, and in particular, the health and safety of workers. Notwithstanding the provisions under the AMR scheme relating to notification of intention to work and information sharing powers and obligations, there could be a diminution in regulatory oversight under AMR of individuals operating in the ACT from time to time. This is because once a supplier notifies of an intention to work, no further notification is required. This may diminish the ongoing regulatory relationship between ACT's regulator WorkSafe ACT and individuals working with dangerous substances until risk mitigation strategies can be implemented as the ACT is a jurisdiction with a high proportion of interstate workers. A reliable and robust, nationally consistent approach to dangerous substances legislation will ensure that the regulator, WorkSafe ACT, can properly exercise its obligations and powers under AMR. This will be progressed during the exemption period.