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CurrentPerson must not refuse or delay entry of WHS entry permit holder
Part 7Workplace entry by WHS entry permit holders
Division 7Prohibitions
144 Person must not refuse or delay entry of WHS entry permit holder
(1)
A person must not, without reasonable excuse, refuse or unduly delay entry into a workplace by a WHS entry permit holder who is entitled to enter the workplace under this Part.
WHS civil penalty provision.
Maximum penalty:
(a)
in the case of an individual—$10 000;
(b)
in the case of a body corporate—$50 000.
(2)
Subsection (1) places an evidential burden on the accused to show a reasonable excuse.
This Act’s bill:Second reading speech
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