Unions may apply to the regulator (Chief Executive, WorkSafe Tasmania) to have one or more of their officials granted a WHS entry permit. This permit allows union entry into workplaces for specified purposes.
Our guidance note Workplace Right of Entry by Work Health and Safety Entry Permit Holders (PDF, 195.2 KB) gives details of:
- the role of a WHS entry permit holder
- when they may enter a workplace and the notice they must supply
- what they may do after entry
- how disputes about right of entry are managed.
How to apply for a WHS entry permit
To apply for a WHS entry permit, you must be:
- an official of the union
- have satisfactorily completed approved training; contact WorkSafe for current details of the training provider
- hold or will hold a Fair Work entry permit, or are entitled to enter workplace under Section 77 of the Industrial Relations Act 1984.
If you meet all the above criteria, then you must:
- submit the completed WHS entry permit application (PDF, 959.9 KB) to WorkSafe Tasmania
- provide a current photograph
- provide a copy of your training certificate.
If the regulator is satisfied you meet the criteria and objective of the Work Health and Safety Act, you will be issued a permit.
Permits are valid for 3 years and your name will be listed on our website.
Current entry permit holders
The list below contains the names of people who currently hold a WHS entry permit and the expiry date of their permits.
Australian Education Union, Tasmania Branch
- Bharti Kour 21/08/2026
- Kathryn Lee 15/11/2026*
- Gaylee Kuchel 19/01/2027
- Emma Gill 22/07/2027
- Mitchell Wilkinson 30/01/2028*
- David Genford 21/03/2028*
- Brian Wightman 21/03/2028*
- Steven Smith 13/05/2028*
- Damian Von Samorzewski 2/07/2028
- Teodino Ottavi 17/10/2028
- David Meers 29/10/2028
- Leeanne Clifford 19/11/2028
- Harriet Binet 22/12/2028*
- Michelle Rippon 12/02/2029
- Mark Burbury 4/3/2029*
- Gerard Enniss 4/6/2029
Australian Manufacturing Workers Union
- Jacob Edward Batt 30/10/2026
- Timothy Ring 05/08/2029
Australasian Meat Industry, Employees Union
- Justin Smith 1/05/2027
- Jason Roe 1/05/2027
- Darrell Shelton 1/05/2027
- John Dawson 22/07/2027
Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation
- Mandy Clark 14/6/2027
- Peter McBeath 10/11/2028
- Phoebe Mansell 24/06/2027
- Jane Pond 14/6/2027
- Shane Rickerby 20/08/2027
- Sarah Mannion 2/10/2027
- Annette Beechey 17/10/2027
- Kristy Free 19/02/2029
- Nicoleen Hood 04/03/2029
Australian Services Union
- Kenneth Richardson 5/10/2026*
- Troy Baker 24/01/2027
- Jessica Cassidy 14/08/2027
- Karen Tantari 12/02/2029
- Carol Ransley 20/02/2029
Australian Workers Union
- Danny Mundey 05/12/2026
- Regan Powell 6/10/2026
- Anthony Beven 2/10/2027
- David Meers 29/10/2028
Communication, Electrical and Plumbing Union
- Christopher Clark 14/6/2027
- Christopher Lynch 21/07/2029
- Craig Thomas 24/07/2029
- Adrian Shaw 18/10/2026
- Amanda Coleman 14/05/2027
- Mitchell Johnston 6/3/2028
- Aaron Warn 26/06/2029
Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union
- Rhett Campbell 30/09/2028
- Chris Chrisopoulidis 30/09/2028
- Nikolaos Vamvas 13/10/2028
- Paul Tzimas 14/09/2026
- Yanni Apostolidis 16/10/2026
- Kylie Brown 6/11/2026
- Alisha Bull 22/03/2027
- Matthew Montebello 21/08/2027
- Daniel Murphy 12/09/2027
- Corey Laux 30/10/2027
- Jason Campbell 27/05/2028
- Matthew Streat 27/05/2028
- Gerard Ayers 26/10/2028
- Garry Donnon 4/2/2029
In exercising right of entry to workplace as a WHS entry permit holder the permit holder must observe the provisions of section 77 of the Industrial Relations Act and conditions set out in Regulation 18 of the Industrial Relations Regulations.
Independent Education Union of Australia
- Abigail Butler 1/10/2027
Health and Community Services Union
- Geoff Blyth 18/09/2026
- Richard Parkinson 28/09/2026
- Odette Seabourne 25/09/2026
- Megan Thomas 15/08/2026
- Chelsea Menzie 12/09/2026
- Lucas Digney 17/10/2026
- Shane Mark Hamel 8/02/2027
- Robbie Moore 8/02/2027
- James Eddington 8/02/2027
- Tammy Lisa Munro 9/02/2027
- Lily Timms 10/05/2027
- Daniel Hicks 21/05/2027
- James Milligan 18/09/2027
- Timothy Jacobson 30/01/2028
- Sharon Swards 19/02/2028
- Rachel Brown 12/12/2028
- Benjamin Vigers 12/02/2029
- Honni Cox 12/02/2029
- Desmond Marcenko 20/02/2029
- Komal Gera 20/04/2029
- John Abetz 30/04/2029
Mining and Energy Union
- Stephen Barrett 28/05/2027
- Ricky Gale 5/10/2028
- Stephen Smyth 18/04/2027
National Tertiary Education Union
- Christopher Kennedy 8/09/2026
Rail, Tram and Bus Union
- Mark Dunsby 04/03/2029
The Police Association of Tasmania
- Amanda Thompson 7/04/2028*
- Ella Nichols 5/10/2026*
- Cameron Little 12/02/2029*
- John Arnold 4/3/2029*
Transport Workers Union
- Craig Wood 05/08/2029
Shop Distributive and Allied Employees' Association
- Joel Tynan 25/09/2027
- Sean Pudney 17/10/2027
- Laura Zakelj 28/10/2027
- Carol Webb 26/10/2028
United Firefighter Union
- Leigh Hills 11/12/2026*
- Stephen McCallum 5/12/2026*
United Workers Union
- Rhiannon Salter 20/12/2028
- Ashley Wilton 27/11/2028
- James Katarzynski 9/12/2028
- Amy Brumby 22/12/2028
- Ben Dudman 20/03/2029
- Josephine Murphy 20/04/2029
- Bishwoksen Adhikari 20/05/2029
* In exercising right of entry to workplace as a WHS entry permit holder the permit holder must observe the provisions of section 77 of the Industrial Relations Act and conditions set out in Regulation 18 of the Industrial Relations Regulations.
Resources
Workplace Right of Entry by Work Health and Safety Entry Permit Holders (PDF, 195.2 KB)