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 management of psychosocial hazards and risks in New South Wales workplaces is entering a new era. From 13 October 2025, the Industrial Relations and Other Legislation Amendment (Workplace Protections) Bill 2025 introduces section 26A (to commence on 1.7.2026) to the WHS Act 2011 (NSW), transforming approved Codes of Practice including the Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work (2021) Code from advisory guidance into legally enforceable compliance benchmarks. In parallel,

In 2024 Safe Work Australia amended the Safe Work Australia Worker Representation and Participation Guide previously published in 2022. While no major changes were made to the core information regarding WHS consultation, representation, and participation, the amended guide incorporated changes to integrate recent legislative changes, specifically those related to the Fair Work Act 2009 and the Model WHS Regulation.