The Government has passed the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill which is now awaiting formal sign-off by the Governor-General.
The amendments make changes to the current health and safety legislation and come into effect 1 April 2027, which gives PCBUs time to prepare for the new requirements.
The legislation is designed to help businesses focus on critical risks that can result in death, serious injury, or illness – helping businesses to prioritise the risks that matter most.
WorkSafe will be developing and releasing guidance, training, and support materials between now and the implementation date to help businesses, workers, and other duty holders understand and apply the changes.
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