Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2011A00146:clause:2_15
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2011A00146
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 2 cl 15
Character Range: 22065–23206

15  Use of WHS functions and powers to enforce OHS Act
(1) An inspector may, on or after the commencing day, perform a function or exercise a power under Division 3, 4 or 5 of Part 9 of the WHS Act in relation to anything arising in connection with the residual operation of the OHS Act.
(2) The WHS Act will apply in relation to the performance or exercise of such a function or power as if a reference to the WHS Act included a reference to the OHS Act.
(3) Without limiting subitem (2), a reference in the WHS Act to an offence against the WHS Act will be taken to include a reference to an offence against the OHS Act.
(4) Any action taken or information acquired under the WHS Act or because of the operation of this item may be used in relation to the residual operation of the OHS Act.
(5) To avoid doubt, the reference in section 188 of the WHS Act to the compliance powers of an inspector includes the functions and powers conferred on the inspector because of this item.
(6) Nothing in this item affects or limits any action that may be taken under or with respect to the OHS Act because of the residual operation of the OHS Act.