Work Health and Safety Act 2012

Consultation under this Division requires – that relevant information about the matter is shared with workers; and that workers be given a reasonable opportunity – to express their views and to raise work health or safety issues in relation to the matter; and to contribute to the decision-making process relating to the matter; and that the views of workers are taken into account by the person conducting the business or undertaking; and that the workers consulted are advised of the outcome of the consultation in a timely manner.

If the workers are represented by a health and safety representative, the consultation must involve that representative.