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Australia & New Zealand

Australia & New Zealand Regulatory Framework

Australia

Legislation / Regulation Details / Publication Applicable Area
Model WHS LawsNational framework for WHS Acts, Regulations, and Codes of Practice.Workplace Health and Safety
Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act)Primary legislation; sets duty of care for PCBUs.Workplace Health and Safety
WHS Regulation (e.g., NSW 2025)Commenced 22 August 2025; procedural requirements.Workplace Health and Safety
Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic)Victoria state-specific duty of care legislation.Workplace Health and Safety (Vic)
Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (Vic)Rules for risk control, training, and record-keeping.Workplace Health and Safety (Vic)
Work Health (OHS) Regulations (NT)Evacuation, fire, first aid, and safety signs requirements.Workplace Health and Safety (NT)
National Construction Code (NCC)Fire resistance and evacuation provisions.Fire Safety (Buildings)
Fire Brigades Act 1942 (WA)Western Australia fire brigade operations.Fire Safety (WA)
Bush Fires Act 1954 (WA)Bush fire prevention and control.Fire Safety (WA)
Fire and Emergency Services Act 1998 (WA)Emergency services governance.Fire Safety (WA)
Fire and Emergency Regulations 1996 (NT)NT fire safety and emergency rules.Fire Safety (NT)
Australian Standards (AS 3745 / AS 3760)Emergency planning and electrical testing.Fire Safety (National)
Victorian Guidelines for Planning Safe Public EventsBest-practice event safety guidelines.Event Safety (Vic)
Building Act 1993 & Building Regulations 2018 (Vic)Structural obligations for event stages/infrastructure.Event Safety (Vic)
Local Government Laws & Event PermitsState/Local council event approvals.Event Safety (National)
Amusement Rides, Attractions and Fireworks PolicyRisk management for rides and fireworks.Event Safety (Vic)
Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth)Prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities in venues and events.Accessibility
Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)Regulates the handling of personal information, including event attendee data.Data Protection
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth)Sets environmental protection standards relevant to event sites and activities.Environmental Protection
Major Events Act 2014 (Qld)Provides a framework for the management and regulation of major events in Queensland.Event Safety (Qld)

New Zealand

Legislation / Regulation Details / Publication Applicable Area
Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA)Primary workplace safety principles/duties.Workplace Health and Safety
HSWA (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017Specific hazardous substance management.Workplace Health and Safety
HSWA (Mining/Quarrying) Regulations 2016Sector-specific competency/safety measures.Workplace Health and Safety
Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act 2017Fire services reform and FENZ establishment.Fire Safety
FENZ (Fire Safety, Evacuation Procedures) Regs 2018General fire safety and evacuation scheme rules.Fire Safety
Building Act 2004Construction, maintenance, and fire escape standards.Fire Safety (Buildings)
NZ Building Code (Clauses C1 to C6)Fire outbreak, means of escape, and spread performance.Fire Safety (Buildings)
Local Government ActCouncil management of events on public land.Event Safety
Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) RegsRoad closure and traffic management requirements.Event Safety
Amusement Device RegulationsRegistration and local council permit requirements.Event Safety
Water Services Act 2021Temporary drinking water safety plans.Event Safety
HSWA (Adventure Activities) Regulations 2016Safety regulation for commercial adventure activities.Event Safety