Australian Capital Territory
Work Safety Council (Employer Representative) Appointment 2009 (No 1)
Disallowable instrument DI2009-220
made under the  
Work Safety Act 2008, s 186(b) (Membership) 
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

This instrument appoints GREGORY JOHN SCHMIDT as a member representing employers to the ACT Work Safety Council from the day after notification until 31 July 2010.

The appointment is made under section 186(b) of the Work Safety Act 2008.  Section 185 of the Work Safety Act gives the Council the function of advising the Minister on matters relating to work safety and workers’ compensation.

The appointee is not a public servant as defined under the Legislation Act 2001.  As required by the Legislation Act 2001, the Standing Committee on Justice and Community Safety has been consulted on the appointment and has made no comment.