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NSW Boosts Psychosocial Inspectors for Workplace Mental Health

The NSW Government has appointed 20 psychosocial inspectors as part of a SafeWork NSW expansion, enhancing enforcement, prevention, and workplace mental health outcomes.

22 Mar 2026
NewsnewsNSW

Psychosocial Risk – Now We're All On Notice!

Comcare successfully prosecuted the Department of Defence for failing to manage psychosocial risks, and SafeWork NSW ordered two major organizations to pause their planned restructures after finding a 'serious and...

14 Mar 2026
NewsnewsNSW

NSW employers face fines for psychosocial harms under new SafeWork reforms

The NSW government is investing $127.7 million over four years to deploy specialised psychosocial inspectors.

13 Mar 2026
NewsnewsNSW

Fair Work Commission rejects 'forced resignation' claim from practice manager

The Fair Work Commission dismissed a practice manager's claim of forced resignation, despite her allegations of unreasonable workload, pressure during sick leave, and retaliation after complaints, including a SafeWork...

13 Mar 2026
NewsnewsVIC

Human Resources: The psychosocial risks hidden in performance management plans

An Australian court made a landmark decision convicting the Department of Defence for failing to manage psychosocial risks arising from a performance management process.

5 Mar 2026
NewsnewsNational

Fair Work Commission rules workplace abuse as constructive dismissal

Aggressive swearing and verbal abuse can lead to constructive dismissal, regardless of employer intent, as highlighted in a recent Fair Work Commission ruling.

3 Mar 2026
NewsnewsNational

Increased enforcement, litigation risks for workplaces that ignore psychosocial hazards

Employers who fail to actively manage and document psychosocial risks face increased audits, investigations, and prosecution, applying to both OHS and workers' compensation.

3 Mar 2026
NewsnewsNational

Psychosocial risk central to workforce change

Psychosocial safety has become a central pillar of WHS strategy, and in 2026 is expected to become a defining feature of organizational performance.

27 Feb 2026
LegislationnewsNSW

New South Wales expands safety laws for digital work systems

NSW has expanded safety laws to include digital work systems, requiring businesses to manage risks from AI, automation, and algorithms to prevent psychosocial and surveillance issues.

24 Feb 2026
LegislationnewsNSW

NSW Regulates WHS Risks Arising from Digital Work Systems

The NSW Parliament passed the Work Health and Safety Amendment (Digital Work Systems) Bill 2025 (NSW) on February 12, 2026, making NSW the first state in Australia to regulate digital work systems in WHS laws.

23 Feb 2026
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