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2 Compliance with Australian Government, state/territory legislation and regulatory requirements

The RTO ensures that compliance with Australian Government, state/territory legislation and regulatory requirements relevant to its operations is integrated into its policies and procedures and that compliance is maintained.

2.1 The RTO must identify and comply with relevant state or territory laws including Australian Government or state/territory legislation on:
  i occupational health and safety;
  ii workplace harassment, victimisation and bullying;
  iii anti-discrimination, including equal opportunity, racial vilification, disability discrimination;
  iv vocational education and training; and
  v apprenticeships and traineeships.
 
2.2 The RTO must ensure that its policies and procedures meet the requirements of Australian Government or state/territory legislation which are relevant to the RTO’s operations and that:
  i staff are provided with information about legislation that significantly affects their duties; and
  ii clients are provided with information about legislation that significantly affects their participation in vocational education and training.
 
2.3 The RTO must ensure that it has all the insurance cover necessary to carry out its business, including insurance for workers compensation, public liability, professional indemnity, building and contents.