Editing Automated external defibrillator (section)

====Australia====
Legislation in Australia varies by state, with separate liability issues relating to providing and using AED equipment.  
Each state and territory has enacted "Good Samaritan" laws that offer legal protection to a person who gives assistance in a medical emergency - the standard of care expected corresponds to their training (or lack of training).<ref>{{cite web |title=Legal and Ethical Issues Related to Resuscitation - Section 10: Guideline 10.5 |url=http://resus.org.au/download/section_10/guideline-10-5-nov-2015.pdf |publisher=Australian Resuscitation Council |access-date=16 October 2020 |date=2015}}</ref>
In New South Wales, the Work Health and Safety Regulation (2011) requires an employer to use a risk assessment to ensure that there is adequate provision for first aid; when there is a sufficient risk it warrants providing a defibrillator.<ref>{{cite web |title=Work Health and Safety Act 2011 No 10 |url=https://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/act-2011-010 |website=legislation.nsw.gov.au |access-date=16 October 2020}}</ref>