Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

WORK SAFETY REGULATION 2009 (NO 45 OF 2009) - REG 64

    (1)     If, on application, the chief executive is satisfied that a ground may exist to disqualify an authorised representative, the chief executive must give the representative written notice (a show cause notice )—

        (a)     that the chief executive intends to disqualify the representative; and

        (b)     telling the representative why the chief executive intends to disqualify the representative; and

        (c)     telling the representative that the representative may, not later than 14 days after the day the representative is given the notice, give the chief executive written reasons explaining why the representative should not be disqualified.

    (2)     However, the chief executive may, at the same time as or immediately after giving the authorised representative notice, suspend the authorised representative if satisfied on reasonable grounds that, if not immediately suspended, the representative may—

        (a)     injure a worker; or

        (b)     cause significant damage to premises or a business or undertaking.