Heads of Workplace Safety Authorities

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To promote and implement best practice in occupational health and safety (OHS) in Australia and New Zealand in the areas of policy and legislative matters, education and enforcement.

To provide a forum for discussion of matters of interest to agencies responsible for the administration of OHS in Australia and New Zealand.
To generate and implement joint national activities.
To consider practical issues associated with the administration and implementation of OHS legislation and agree to nationally consistent approaches.
To cooperate with Australian Safety and Compensation Council (ASCC) and facilitate the achievement of national goals including the National OHS Strategy.
To review the efficacy of national and jurisdictional strategies in improving OHS performance.
To liaise with the Heads of Workers Compensation Authorities (HWCA) and where appropriate engage in joint projects.