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National Hazardous Substances Regulatory Package Substances Subject to Limitations on Exposure (National Exposure Standards) Amendments to Update Standards – Source A Updates
National Hazardous Substances Regulatory Package Substances Subject to Limitations on Exposure (National Exposure Standards) Amendments to Update Standards – Source A Updates …
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Accessing legislation on the go
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Accessing legislation on the go Archived Case studies …
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Online model Code of Practice for the Healthcare and social assistance industry
10 March 2026 |
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Online model Code of Practice for the Healthcare and social assistance industry 10 Mar 2026 Safe Work Australia has released an online version of the model Code of Practice: Healthcare and social assistance industry, making this important guidance easier …
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Model Code of Practice: Managing the risks of biological hazards at work
06 March 2026 |
Model Codes of Practice
Model Code of Practice: Managing the risks of biological hazards at work 06 Mar 2026 The model Code of Practice: Managing the risks of biological hazards at work , the first Code of its kind in the world, provides practical guidance to assist employers …
  • Biological hazards
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Have your say on improving dispute resolution under the model WHS laws
04 March 2026 |
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Have your say on improving dispute resolution under the model WHS laws 04 Mar 2026 Safe Work Australia is inviting feedback on potential options to improve dispute resolution under the model work health and safety (WHS) laws. Under the current legislative …
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Asbestos Framework Review: consultation now open
25 February 2026 |
Public comment
Asbestos Framework Review: consultation now open 25 Feb 2026 Safe Work Australia is inviting feedback on the Asbestos Framework Review, which is examining how the model WHS framework can be strengthened to better control risks and support the prioritised …
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New research examines pathways to secondary psychological injury
10 February 2026 |
Reports
New research examines pathways to secondary psychological injury 10 Feb 2026 Safe Work Australia has released an independent research report conducted by Monash University, Research examining pathways to secondary psychological injury. The report examines …
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Mobile plant: New interactive guide on managing ground condition risks
04 February 2026 |
Guide
Mobile plant: New interactive guide on managing ground condition risks 04 Feb 2026 Safe Work Australia has released an interactive guide on managing the risks associated with ground conditions for the safe set up and operation of mobile plant. The …
  • Elevating Work Platforms
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New model Code of Practice: Elevating Work Platforms now published
27 January 2026 |
Model Codes of Practice
New model Code of Practice: Elevating Work Platforms now published 27 Jan 2026 Safe Work Australia has released the model Code of Practice: Elevating Work Platforms. The model Code provides practical guidance for PCBUs (employers) and other duty holders …
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