Commonwealth Legislation
Please refer to our fact sheets for specific information about the Building and Construction Industry Improvement Act 2005 (BCII Act), Workplace Relations Act 1996 (WR Act) and Independent Contractors Act 2006 as they apply to the building and construction industry.In addition to the BCII Act, WR Act and IC Act, each state has its own industrial relations legislation. You can view the relevant legislation for your state below.
VictoriaCommonwealth Workplace Relations Act 1996 Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 New South WalesIndustrial Relations Act 1996 Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000 QueenslandIndustrial Relations Act 1999 Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995 South AustraliaFair Work Act 1994 Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Act 1986 Western AustraliaIndustrial Relations Act 1979 Occupational Health and Safety Act 1984 TasmaniaIndustrial Relations Act 1984
Australian Capital TerritoryCommonwealth Workplace Relations Act 1996 Occupational Health and Safety Act 1989
Northern TerritoryCommonwealth Workplace Relations Act 1996