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Section : Section 119
Domain : Human Resource Management
Classification : Not Identified

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  • (2) However, the relevant person conducting the business or undertaking is not required under subsection (1)(d) to allow the WHS entry permit holder to inspect or make copies of a document if to do so would contravene a law of the Commonwealth or a law of a State.
  • (3) A relevant person conducting a business or undertaking must not, without reasonable excuse, refuse or fail to comply with a requirement under subsection (1)(d). WHS civil penalty provision. Penalty: The WHS civil penalty provision tier 2.
  • (4) Subsection (3) places an evidential burden on the defendant to show a reasonable excuse. Note 1: At least 24 hours notice is required for an entry to a workplace to inspect employee records or other documents held by someone other than a person conducting a business or undertaking. See section 120.
  • Note 2: The use or disclosure of personal information obtained under this section is regulated under the Privacy Act 1988 .

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