The Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) and respective state and territory WHS/OHS laws govern union right of entry in Australia.
New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and the territories have adopted the 2011 model WHS laws. SeeWHS Right of Entryfor more information.
Victoria and Western Australia have not yet adopted the model WHS laws. For more information seeOHS Right of Entry: VictoriaandOSH Right of Entry: Western Australia.
This article examines right of entry under the FW Act and is accompanied by a 'UnionRight of Entry Checklist'.
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