A win for practicality as 'construction project' value amended
Northern Territory has doubled the threshold for what constitutes a 'construction project' under WHS regulations from $500,000 to $1 million, effective immediately.
Construction project value threshold increased from $500,000 to $1 million under NT WHS Regulations
What is the new construction project value threshold for WHS in NT?
Builders and contractors in NT working on projects between $500k-$1m will face reduced WHS compliance requirements, saving time and administrative costs on mid-sized jobs.
Key takeaways
- NT construction project threshold doubled from $500,000 to $1 million under WHS regulations
- Change applies immediately to all new construction projects in the Northern Territory
- Projects under $1 million now exempt from certain WHS compliance requirements
- Move described as win for practicality in construction industry regulation
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