Organisation

Responsible for

Not responsible for

Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner

• Supporting the functions of the Federal Safety Commissioner
• Administering the Australian Government WHS Accreditation Scheme (the Scheme)
• Auditing accredited entities to ensure compliance with Scheme requirements
•  Developing policy related to the implementation of the Scheme including requirements for gaining and maintaining accreditation

• Developing National WHS policies and guidance
• Enforcement of WHS laws
• Undertaking investigations in relation to WHS incidents
• Developing Codes of Practice

Safe Work Australia

• Development of National WHS policies and guidelines in consultation with States and Territories
• Development of a model WHS legislative framework for adoption by States and Territories
• Develop and implement national education and communication strategies and initiatives

• Develop guidance materials including Codes of Practice

• Administration or policy development related to the Australian Government WHS Accreditation Scheme (the Scheme)
• Enforcement of WHS laws

• Undertaking investigations in relation to WHS incidents

State and Territory WHS Regulators and Comcare

(e.g. SafeWork NSW)

• Enforcement of WHS laws including auditing organisations to verify compliance
• Issuing notices and infringements related to non-compliance with WHS laws
• Investigating WHS incidents on work sites

• Prosecuting organisations for breaches of WHS legislation

• Ensuring that accredited entities undertake Australian Government funded construction projects