Funding allocation changes - Workplace Safety Legislation and Other Matters Amendment Act 2022

Amendment overview

The amendment clarifies that money recovered in relation to the issuing of an infringement notice for an offence under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OHS Act), the Dangerous Goods Act 1985 (DG Act), the Equipment (Public Safety) Act 1994 (EPS Act) will be paid into the WorkCover Authority Fund.

The need for change

This amendment provides certainty about where these funds are directed and supports the operation of the occupational health and safety infringements scheme introduced in July 2021.