SWMS by Australian state and territory.
A Safe Work Method Statement written for Queensland is not the same as one written for Victoria. The regulator, legislation, terminology, and codes of practice all differ. Select your state below for jurisdiction-specific SWMS information and a compliant draft in under 60 seconds.
Why your state matters for SWMS
Legislation differs
Victoria uses the OHS Act 2004, not the harmonised WHS Act. Western Australia only harmonised in 2022. Each state's SWMS must reference the correct Act and Regulations.
Terminology varies
Harmonised states use “PCBU”. Victoria uses “employer”. NSW references change from 1 July 2026 when codes of practice become enforceable duties under s26A.
Regulators differ
WHSQ, SafeWork NSW, WorkSafe Victoria, WorkSafe WA, SafeWork SA, WorkSafe Tasmania, NT WorkSafe, WorkSafe ACT. Each regulator publishes its own codes of practice and enforcement priorities.
Select your state or territory
Each page covers the regulator, legislation, codes of practice, and SWMS requirements specific to that jurisdiction.
Queensland
WHSQ
New South Wales
SafeWork NSW
Victoria
WorkSafe Victoria
Western Australia
WorkSafe WA
South Australia
SafeWork SA
Tasmania
WorkSafe Tasmania
Northern Territory
NT WorkSafe
Australian Capital Territory
WorkSafe ACT