Victoria seeks feedback on draft Code of Claimants' Rights
05 May, 2026Victoria is seeking feedback on a draft code developed following legislative amendments last year to the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act.
Today is World Day for Safety and Health at Work
28 April, 2026Tuesday, 28 April 2026 is World Day for Safety and Health at Work and this year's theme is ensuring a healthy psychosocial working environment for all.
45-year data links leisure physical activity with work ability in later life
21 April, 2026Using 45-year data of the same participants, Finnish researchers say they have made a link that, previously, could not be conclusively verified.
Managing the risk of gender-based violence in construction — resources released
13 April, 2026A new set of resources intended to help employers identify, assess and manage the risks of gender-based violence in the construction industry has been released.
SafeWork NSW publishes first half-yearly report as a standalone regulator
07 April, 2026Since commencing operation as a standalone regulator on 1 July 2025, SafeWork NSW has published its first set of reporting requirements.
Northern Territory approves three new Codes of Practice
07 April, 2026Providing practical guidance for employers and other duty holders, including workers, three new Codes of Practice have been approved in the Northern Territory.
WA's 2026 Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards — entries close 29 May
30 March, 2026With five award categories, nominations are open until 29 May for WorkSafe WA's 2026 Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards.
Transport Australia launches with "a focus on safety, sustainability and the end user"
17 March, 2026Transport Australia, the new peak industry body — formerly Roads Australia — has launched, calling for a 'step-change' in Australia's transport system.
Structural collapse leads to $850K enforceable undertaking
16 March, 2026Following the collapse of a large section of structural steel framework, an enforceable undertaking will see a construction company spend a total of $850,000.
Biological hazards at work model Code of Practice now available
10 March, 2026To assist employers with protecting workers and others from exposure to biological hazards in their workplace, a new model Code of Practice has been released.
Infrastructure, agriculture, construction and health care WorkSafe Awards winners
02 March, 2026Safety solutions for a major road upgrade, remote and isolated worker psychology and landscaping repetitive strain are among the winners in Victoria's WorkSafe Awards.
What are the psychological costs when both partners work from home?
23 February, 2026Australian and international researchers have considered the psychological and relational costs of partners working from home, and strategies to overcome these.
Psychosocial hazards and harassment codes of practice commence
23 February, 2026New codes of practice on psychosocial hazards and sexual and gender-based harassment have commenced in South Australia.
Do early-life natural disaster experiences shape safer workplaces?
17 February, 2026Data mapping the records of over 500 CEOs, Canadian researchers have considered whether childhood experiences of natural disasters led to safer US workplaces.
Regulator calls on employers to "do more" to protect apprentices
16 February, 2026WorkSafe Victoria has used data on WHS breaches that harmed apprentices or placed them at serious risk to urge employers to "do more" to protect them.
