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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NT WorkSafe responds to ICAC investigation
13 February, 2026NT WorkSafe has acknowledged recommendations made by the Office of the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption (NT) in relation to Operation Falcon.
WFH bill will create added WHS "complications", HIA warns
06 February, 2026The Housing Industry Association has called for the Fair Work Amendment (Right to Work from Home) Bill 2025 to be rejected.
LGBTIQ+ workers are 1.5x more likely to experience discrimination and/or harassment
03 February, 2026Australian data released today reveals that LGBTIQ+ people are 1.5 times more likely than non-LGBTIQ+ people to experience discrimination and/or harassment at work.
Is reporting workplace sexual harassment 'worth it'?
23 January, 2026Two Australian studies (one a survey of over 200 workers) set out to understand why most people who experience sexual harassment at work still do not report it.
The crucial role of line managers in managing psychosocial risk
21 January, 2026Line managers' ability to connect with their teams and act early makes them one of the most powerful — and often underutilised — levers for preventing harm.
AI-Powered Document Management: Streamlining WHS Compliance Workflows
26 November, 2025AI-powered automation handles routine document processing tasks, allowing safety professionals to focus more attention on strategic safety initiatives and frontline engagement.
New model Code of Practice on managing fatigue risks at work published
14 November, 2025A new model Code of Practice has been published, providing practical guidance to employers on how to manage health and safety risks related to fatigue at work.
NSW launches new Silica Worker Register
17 October, 2025To monitor and track the health of at-risk workers undertaking high-risk processing of crystalline silica substances, NSW has launched the new Silica Worker Register.
