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What does officer due diligence require of our directors?

Officer due diligence in New South Wales

An officer must exercise due diligence to ensure the PCBU complies with its duties. Section 27(5) sets out what due diligence includes, among them:

acquiring and maintaining knowledge of WHS matters;
understanding the operations and their hazards and risks;
making sure appropriate resources and processes are used;
making sure incidents, hazards and risks are reported and responded to;

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