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Occupational Safety and Health Tribunal
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Details as at:
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Tue, 24 November 2009
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Portfolio : |
Commerce |
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Board Type : |
Quasi Judicial/Appeal/Complaints Authorities |
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Function: |
To hear appeals and related matters (not prosecutions) under the OSH Act |
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Created by: |
Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 |
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Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 |
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Section 51G |
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Creation date: |
Mon, 04 Apr 2005 |
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Plan to terminate: |
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Terminated: |
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Governor |
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Statutory Requirements: |
The jurisdiction conferred by section 51G in respect of any matter is to be exercised: (a) by the Commissioner appointed for the purposes of section 8(2a) of the Industrial Relations Act 1979; or (b) if that Commissioner is unable to act by reason of sickness, absence or other cause: (i) by another Commissioner; or (ii) an Acting Commissioner appointed under section 17 of the Industrial Relations Act 1979, to whom the Chief Commissioner may allocate the matter under section 16 of that Act. In allocating a matter for the purposes of subsection (1)(b) the Chief Commissioner is to have regard to the desirability of the Commissioner concerned having relevant knowledge in the field of occupational safety and health. A Commissioner to whom a matter has been allocated under subsection (1)(b) may continue and complete the hearing and determination of part-heard proceedings after the Commissioner referred to in subsection (1)(a) has resumed his or her duties. |
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Requirements: |
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Meeting frequency: |
As Required |
Annual report:
No |
Ombudsman Juris:
No |
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Contact details |
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Contact: |
Department of Consumer & Employment Protection |
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