Which Act provides protection for employees from workplace victimisation?

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The main idea here is that workplace protections for staff who raise concerns or report unsafe conditions come from legislation that sets duties to keep the work environment safe and free from intimidation. The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act establishes clear duties for employers to prevent risks, provide training, and address unsafe practices. It also supports employees speaking up about safety by creating a framework that discourages any form of victimisation for doing so, helping to ensure concerns are addressed without fear of retaliation. The other acts cover different areas: misdescriptions of goods, control of hazardous substances, or general anti-discrimination and victimisation—useful in their contexts but not the specific safety-focused protection described in this question.