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Which authority adminsters the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 in Victoria state?
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In the Australian state of Victoria the authority that administers the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 is the Victorian WorkCover Authority, better known as Worksafe Victoria.
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