Australia’s peak safety body backs $42.7M funding for free mandatory safety standards
Australia's peak safety body has backed a $42.7 million Federal Budget commitment to make mandatory national safety standards free to access online. The move removes a cost barrier for people who need to read and follow the standards.
$42.7 million Federal Budget commitment to make mandatory national safety standards available online at no direct cost
Will mandatory safety standards be free to access online for tradies in Australia?
Plumbers, electricians, builders and other trades that must comply with mandatory standards could access them free, cutting reference costs and making compliance checks easier. The full article was not available, so details are limited.
Key takeaways
- The Federal Budget includes $42.7 million to make mandatory national safety standards available online.
- Access to the standards would be at no direct cost to users.
- Australia's peak safety body has publicly backed the funding commitment.
- The change targets the financial hurdle that has made accessing required standards costly.
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