Workplace Legislation Amendment Act 2022 (ACT)

The Workplace Legislation Amendment Act 2022 (ACT) was the subject of a legislative amendment. The Act sought to enhance safety regulations for amusement devices and passenger ropeways. The amendment was enacted by the Legislative Assembly on 23 November 2022 and subsequently notified on 9 December 2022.

The central legal issues involved interpreting the scope of instruction and training for the proper operation of amusement devices and ropeways, as well as the specific requirements for maintaining log books for these devices. The amendment aimed to clarify that the instruction and training should include safety checks and operational protocols. Furthermore, it sought to detail the precise information that must be recorded in the log books, including erection, storage, maintenance, operation hours, faults, operator details, statutory notices, and responses to such notices.

The court's reasoning focused on ensuring that the safety provisions were clear and enforceable. It found that the amendment appropriately expanded the scope of training to encompass necessary safety checks and detailed the specific information to be recorded in the log books. This would enhance the traceability and accountability of device operations, thereby improving safety standards. The court upheld the amendment, noting its alignment with legislative intent to protect public safety.

The final orders confirmed the amendment's provisions, ensuring that operators of amusement devices and ropeways must adhere to the new training and log book requirements. This included making log books accessible to those taking over control of the devices.