Safe Work Australia Act 2008
38Decisions at meetings etc.
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38 Decisions at meetings etc.
(1) At a meeting, a question is decided by a two‑thirds majority of the votes of the voting members present and voting. (2) However, if the question relates to the model WHS legislative framework, the question is decided by: (a) a two‑thirds majority of the votes of the voting members present and voting; and (b) a majority of the votes of all of the voting members who represent the Commonwealth, States and Territories.
Note: The voting members who represent the Commonwealth, States and Territories are those members referred to in paragraphs 10(1)(b) and (c).