Australian Capital Territory

Occupational Health and Safety Council Appointment 2004 (No 7)

Disallowable instrument DI2004 – 211

EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

This Instrument made under sections 21 (1) (a) and (3) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1989 appoints Christopher Peters AM as an acting member on the Occupational Health and Safety Council.  Mr Peters is not a public servant. 

Before making appointments under section 21, the Act requires the Minister to consult with such persons and bodies as she considers represents the interests of employers.  The Minister has consulted with the ACT & Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

The appointment commences on notification and expires on 2 September 2005.

The Standing Committee on Legal Affairs has been consulted in accordance with section 228 (consultation with the appropriate Assembly committee) of the Legislation Act 2001.

This instrument is a disallowable instrument under section 229 of the Legislation Act 2001.