5BSilica National Strategic Plan

5B Silica National Strategic Plan

(1) The Silica National Strategic Plan is the plan with that name that: (a) aims: (i) to eliminate silica‑related diseases in Australia by preventing exposure to respirable crystalline silica; and (ii) to support workers and others who are affected by silica‑related diseases; and (b) represents a commitment to implement an agreed set of strategic actions and national targets focussing on: (i) eliminating or minimising exposure to respirable crystalline silica in workplaces; and (ii) improving awareness of silica safety and silica‑related diseases; and (iii) improving research and national data in relation to silica safety and silica‑related diseases; and (iv) facilitating international collaboration in relation to silica safety and silica‑related diseases; and (v) any other relevant priorities. (2) The plan referred to in subsection (1) represents a commitment to implement an agreed set of strategic actions and national targets focussing on the priorities referred to in subparagraphs (1)(b)(i) to (v) only if the plan has been agreed to by at least 6 of the governments of the Commonwealth and each State and Territory.