The South Australian Liberal opposition and Family First party have indicated they intend to block nationally harmonised workplace safety laws in the South Australian upper house.

 

The move will further complicate the roll-out of OH&S harmonisation laws, with cross-bench MP’s announcing they do not support the laws unless further amendments are made.

 

NSW, Western Australian and Victorian governments passed the laws after amendments were made.

 

“There is no doubt this bill is a full frontal assault on the subcontracting and small business sectors in South Australia,”  State Opposition industrial relations spokesman Rob Lucas said.

 

Independent John Darley said he would seek the removal of clauses that allow union right of entry to all sites.