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.
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.
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.
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.
Victoria in 2025: $17m+ in penalties and 137 prosecutions and enforceable undertakings
02 February, 2026Victoria had more than $17 million in penalties for unsafe work last year, with 137 prosecutions and enforceable undertakings. Here are some of the key figures.
