Managing the Work Environment and Facilities
National WHS guidance covering workplace cleanliness, amenities, maintenance, accessibility and general facility conditions.
safeworkaustralia.gov.au
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Browse cleaning legislation, regulators and practical guidance.
This page is a practical starting point for cleaning businesses, facility teams and compliance managers who need quick access to national, state and territory resource hubs. Each card links directly to an official government or standards source.
Use these resources as guidance and always check the current law, regulator advice and local requirements for your exact service, facility and jurisdiction.
National
5 resourcesHealthcare and Social Assistance Industry Code
Sector-specific WHS guidance relevant to hospitals, aged care, disability support and home-based care settings.
safeworkaustralia.gov.au
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Cleaning and Disinfection for Health and Aged Care Homes
Environmental cleaning and disinfection principles for health facilities and residential aged care homes.
health.gov.au
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Food Safety Standards (Chapter 3)
The Australian food safety standards used by regulators and businesses for premises, practices, equipment and vulnerable persons programs.
foodstandards.gov.au
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Safe Food Australia
Practical guide to the mandatory food safety standards, including Standard 3.2.2A food safety management tools.
foodstandards.gov.au
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ACT
3 resourcesACT Legislation Register
Official source for ACT Acts, regulations, instruments and current legal versions.
legislation.act.gov.au
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WorkSafe ACT
Territory workplace safety regulator with compliance guidance, notices, licensing and WHS resources.
worksafe.act.gov.au
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ACT Public Health Resources
Public health hub with health protection material relevant to environmental health, premises and community safety.
act.gov.au
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NSW
3 resourcesNSW Legislation
Official NSW legislation service for Acts, regulations and current versions of state laws.
legislation.nsw.gov.au
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SafeWork NSW
Primary workplace safety regulator for NSW with compliance, codes, incident and licensing information.
safework.nsw.gov.au
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NSW Food Authority
State food regulator covering food business obligations, enforcement, standards and practical compliance support.
foodauthority.nsw.gov.au
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NT
3 resourcesNT Legislation
Official Northern Territory legislation database for Acts, regulations and in-force legal material.
legislation.nt.gov.au
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NT WorkSafe
Territory WHS regulator with resources for compliance, incident notification, licensing and safety duties.
worksafe.nt.gov.au
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Food Safety and Regulations
Practical NT guidance for food business registration, cleaning, sanitising, temperature control and contamination prevention.
nt.gov.au
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QLD
3 resourcesQueensland Legislation
Official Queensland legislation site for Acts, regulations, subordinate legislation and current versions.
legislation.qld.gov.au
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Workplace Health and Safety Queensland
Queensland WHS regulator with codes of practice, prosecution information and compliance material.
worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Food Regulations for Queensland Businesses
Plain-English business guidance for food licensing, local council requirements and key food regulations in Queensland.
business.qld.gov.au
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SA
3 resourcesSouth Australian Legislation
Official South Australian legislation site for Acts, regulations and current legal material.
legislation.sa.gov.au
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SafeWork SA
South Australian WHS regulator covering obligations, inspectors, notices, licensing and compliance resources.
safework.sa.gov.au
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Food Safety Guidelines for Food Service to Vulnerable Persons
Targeted food safety guidance for services supporting vulnerable persons, including hospitals and aged care settings.
sahealth.sa.gov.au
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TAS
3 resourcesTasmanian Legislation
Official Tasmanian legislation website for Acts, statutory rules and in-force legal content.
legislation.tas.gov.au
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WorkSafe Tasmania
State WHS regulator for Tasmania with safety guidance, incident management and compliance information.
worksafe.tas.gov.au
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Food Safety Training for Food Businesses
Tasmanian guidance on food handler training and practical expectations for food businesses.
health.tas.gov.au
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VIC
3 resourcesVictorian Legislation
Official Victorian legislation website for Acts, regulations and authoritative legal content.
legislation.vic.gov.au
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Workplace Facilities and Working Environment
Practical compliance code covering workplace amenities, environmental conditions and safe facility management.
worksafe.vic.gov.au
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Food Businesses
Victorian food business guidance covering classification, registration, food safety programs and compliance duties.
health.vic.gov.au
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WA
3 resourcesWestern Australian Legislation
Official WA legislation database for Acts, subsidiary legislation and authoritative state legal material.
legislation.wa.gov.au
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WorkSafe WA
Western Australian WHS regulator with safety laws, notices, investigations and practical guidance.
worksafe.wa.gov.au
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Food Safety for Food Businesses
WA guidance for food businesses covering legal responsibilities, food laws and practical compliance resources.
healthywa.wa.gov.au
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