Commonwealth Consolidated Acts Commonwealth Consolidated Acts(1) A health and safety representative for a designated work group may, in the exercise of his or her powers, be assisted by a consultant.
(2) A health and safety representative must not:
(a) be assisted by a consultant at a workplace; or
(b) give to a consultant information which has been given to the health and safety representative by an operator under section 51;
unless the operator has, in writing, agreed to the giving of that assistance at that workplace or the giving of that information, as the case may be.
(3) The operator does not, because of the agreement under subsection ( 2) to the provision of assistance by a consultant, become liable for any remuneration or other expenses incurred in connection with the consultant's activities.
(4) If a health and safety representative is being assisted by a consultant, the consultant may be present with the representative at any interview under section 50, about health and safety at work, between an employee in the group and:
(a) an inspector; or
(b) the operator, the person in command or any other person representing the operator;
if, and only if, the employee consents to the presence of the consultant.