Dangerous Substances Act 2004
8ARelationship of Act to WHS Act
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8A Relationship of Act to WHS Act (1) A person is taken to have complied with a duty under this Act in relation to a substance, thing or circumstance if the person— (a) has a corresponding duty under the WHS Act in relation to the substance, thing or circumstance; and (b) has complied with the duty under the WHS Act. (2) A duty or power under this Act in relation to a dangerous substance has no effect to the extent that it is inconsistent with a duty under the WHS Act in relation to the substance. (3) However, a duty or power under this Act in relation to a dangerous substance must not be taken to be inconsistent with a duty under the WHS Act to the extent that they can operate concurrently.
Operation of Act Part 2.1