Collection statement for plant registration

Who we are

The Victorian WorkCover Authority (WorkSafe) is a body corporate established under the Accident Compensation Act 1985. Contact your nearest WorkSafe office.

How we may use your information

Personal and health information collected in connection with this application will be used for the purpose of assessing the application (and any associated applications) and administering the registration.

The information may also be used for the administration and enforcement of legislation administered by WorkSafe Victoria including the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 or Equipment (Public Safety) Act 1994, administration and evaluation of WorkSafe Victoria’s programs generally, for law enforcement functions and legal proceedings.

WorkSafe Victoria may disclose personal and/or health information for public health and safety purposes. WorkSafe Victoria may disclose personal and/or health information to its contractors and agents; to a court or tribunal; to other regulatory agencies (including police, for the purposes of investigating or conducting an interview in connection with the application), to government agencies such as AUSTRAC, and to any person authorised by the individual to whom it relates, or by law, to obtain it.

WorkSafe Victoria may disclose a registration status to employers, prospective employers or members of the public who wish to check this status, including by publication on WorkSafe websites.

Collection of personal and/or health information may be required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004, Equipment (Public Safety) Act 1994, and associated regulations.

If you do not provide any of this information, your application may not be accepted or processed.

Your rights

Individuals have rights to access the personal and health information WorkSafe holds about them: contact WorkSafe's Freedom of Information Unit (email: [email protected]) or access WorkSafe's Privacy Policy.