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StatuteWork Health and Safety Act 2011

Section 34 — Work Health and Safety Act 2011: Exceptions

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(1) A volunteer does not commit an offence under this Division for a failure to comply with a health and safety duty, except a duty under section 28 or 29. (2) An unincorporated association does not commit an offence under this Act, and is not liable for a civil penalty under this Act, for a failure to comply with a duty or obligation imposed on the unincorporated association under this Act. (3) However: (a) an officer of an unincorporated association (other than a volunteer) may be liable for a failure to comply with a duty under section 27; and (b) a member of an unincorporated association may be liable for failure to comply with a duty under section 28 or 29.

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