The expiry dates of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (OHS Regulations) and the Equipment (Public Safety) Regulations 2017 (EPS Regulations) have been extended until 24 April 2028.
The extension to the OHS Regulations does not introduce any changes or new requirements. All existing duty holder obligations will continue to apply.
Significant work is currently underway to review the OHS Regulations and this extension will provide the additional time required to complete the policy development, consultation including public comment, and other regulatory processes, including for dangerous goods, as part of this review.
The extension will also ensure the new OHS and EPS Regulations align with the Occupational Health and Safety Amendment (Dangerous Goods) Act 2026 and Dangerous Goods Transport Act 2026 that also commence in April 2028, helping to create a coordinated and aligned regulatory framework for Victoria’s workplace health and safety and dangerous goods regulations.
WorkSafe will continue to engage with stakeholders as part of the OHS Regulations Review.
Read more: Subordinate Legislation (Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017) Extension Regulations 2026 and Subordinate Legislation (Equipment (Public Safety) Regulations 2017) Extension Regulations 2026.