MXM Institute • WHS Guide

A WHS guide built for small business.

Plain-English guides covering what a small business owner actually needs to know about WHS — where to start, what trips people up, who your regulator is, and what to do if something goes wrong.

Model WHS Act 2011
All Australian states
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WHS Compliance Checklist for Australian Small Business

If you're not sure where your business currently stands, this is the place to begin. A straightforward checklist covering the core obligations every Australian small business needs to have in place, regardless of industry or state.

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Ongoing Compliance

The WHS Compliance Rhythm Every Small Business Should Know

WHS compliance doesn't run on one fixed date every business needs to circle on the calendar. What it's instead are two different rhythms, running at the same time — and knowing both is what separates businesses that stay compliant from those that scramble.

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Common Mistakes

Five WHS Myths Australian Small Businesses Still Believe

Most WHS compliance failures in small business don't come from owners who've decided the rules don't apply to them. They come from owners who genuinely believe they're already covered — and are wrong about one of five common myths.

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Reference

WHS Regulator and Legislation Links by State and Territory

Work health and safety in Australia is regulated separately by each state and territory, plus the Commonwealth. This page is the direct link to the regulator and the current Act for every jurisdiction — bookmark it, you'll need it more than once.

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If Something Goes Wrong

Where to Report a Workplace Incident — State by State

If a death, a serious injury or illness, or a dangerous incident happens at your workplace, you're required to notify your WHS regulator immediately — and the right phone number depends entirely on which state or territory you're in. Keep this one on hand.

Find your regulator's number →
Reference

WHS Glossary — Key Terms Explained

What is a PCBU? What actually counts as a notifiable incident? Twenty WHS terms explained clearly, organised by category.

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Free Tool

WHS Renewal & Review Checker

Enter your high risk work licence issue date or your last documentation review date, and get a straight answer on where you stand — valid, due for renewal, or overdue.

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