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Yep, that's what I'm seeing on the gov't websites.. well sort-of. I do get where you're going: Sometimes, you could end up responsible when you thought you weren't. I saw section 7(1) of the regulations exclude a Strata that is not an employer (here). NSW Work Cover explain it well here...

Not yet in Victoria, or WA. See here. But yes, it's coming. I read the blog. It's very similar to the link I gave in the first post. It's also very similar to the letter / marketing material I was given. I'd just like to know where this advice is originally being copied from.

True. Which is why I'm wondering how others are dealing with this, given that the ACT, NSW, NT & QLD have already adopted the model work health and safety laws. There must be others who have decided on this before. As an example: If you did have a register, you then need to keep it...

The block was built in the 70s, so it's possible that there is asbestos. Whether every small Owner's Corp in Vic has a generic OH&S responsibility to obtain reports and keep a register.. when there's no building/other work planned.. that's another question. When I did some internal work...

There's no works planned. The more I look, the less I see to justify spending the money. Why would a professional manager suggest it?

Hi all, I own a unit in Victoria, in a block of 8. The paid Owners Corp manager believes that the building needs an Asbestos Inspection Report & Register, as the OH&S law(s) may have recently changed. The OC doesn't directly employ anyone to look after the property. A gardener is...