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Last checked 26 October 2026. General information only, not legal advice.
WorkSafe ACT
The ACT's WHS regulator.
Notify: 13 22 81
Notify immediately, by the fastest means possible. Phone is preferred. After hours: 0419 120 028. Online form also available. Workplace sexual assault is also notifiable in the ACT.
How to notify
Law: Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (ACT) and Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (ACT)
Act · Regulations
WorkSafe ACT is the work health and safety regulator for the Australian Capital Territory.
In an emergency, call 000 first. Once people are safe, the business (PCBU) must notify WorkSafe ACT immediately, by the fastest means possible. WorkSafe ACT prefers a phone call on 13 22 81, or 0419 120 028 after hours; an online form is also available. If an inspector asks for written notification after your call, you must lodge the notification form within 48 hours. In the ACT, a workplace sexual assault incident is also notifiable.
The Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (ACT) and the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (ACT) apply.
Codes of practice for the ACT are listed on the WorkSafe ACT website: https://www.worksafe.act.gov.au/laws-and-compliance/codes-of-practice
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General information only, not legal advice. WHS laws change over time. Always check WorkSafe ACT and the current legislation. Links last checked 26 October 2026. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.