SafeWork NSW has released its 2026–27 Regulatory Statement (July 2026), identifying four priority areas for proactive compliance and enforcement over the coming year: falls from heights psychosocial risks hazardous substances mobile plant, vehicles and fixed machinery. These priorities reflect the hazards most associated with serious injuries and fatalities across New South Wales. For many organisations, however, the significance of the Regulatory Statement extends beyond i

The NSW WHS Act 2011 has recently been amended. These amendments have included an increase in the penalty rates for WHS breaches. ....

Chemical risks are not confined to laboratories or manufacturing plants, they exist in workplaces across every industry, from hospitality and cleaning services to healthcare, construction, and community care. Whether it’s a cleaning product, disinfectant, or industrial sealant, hazardous chemicals can cause serious injury, illness, or even fatalities if not handled, stored, or supervised correctly. Under the WHS Regulation , the business has a legal duty to provide adequat

Two recent bullying cases addressed by the Fair Work Commission highlight a need to understand what is bullying and what are “reasonable management actions."