Australian Legislation
In Australia it is a legal requirement that employer's provide a means of sanitary disposal for their employees. Below are links to government documents which are compiled by each state:
S.A. OHS & Welfare Regulaions Part 2, General Workplace, Division 2.2-Amenities Toilets-2.2.5(2)(b)
NSW Workplace Amenities, Chapter 5, 5.1 Toilets, 5.1.4 Considerations for different types of workplaces
QLD Workplace Health and Safety Act, Page 2 ,Employers. Based on Section 9(1) of the Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995.
W.A. First Aid, workplace amenities and P.P.E-Part 3:Workplace amenities and services, 3.5.2 Ratio of Toilets to employees
NT NT Work Safe - Northern Territory of Australia Work Health Act, Page 19, Duties of employers. 29.(b)
Tas Workcover Tasmania, Safe systems of Work, Section 9(1) of the Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995.
ACT

ACT Workcover, A Guide to the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1989, Duty of Care Part 3, Sections 27-35.

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