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Synthesized monitoring of psychosocial hazards, mental health legislation, and industrial relations law changes across all Australian jurisdictions.

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NewsstatuteNSW

NSW Workers' Compensation Laws to Include Psychosocial Risks from July 1, 2026

New workers' compensation laws in New South Wales are set to commence on July 1, 2026, explicitly incorporating psychosocial risks within their framework.

30 June 2026
LegislationstatuteNational

DVA Changes to Facilitate Faster Mental Health Treatment Access from 1 July

The Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) has announced changes to initial liability claims processing under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA), effective 1 July 2026, to allow veterans earlier...

29 June 2026
NewsnewsNSW

SafeWork NSW Actions on Psychosocial Hazards at Shoalhaven Council & SA Local Government Review

A news article detailing SafeWork NSW's receipt of psychosocial hazard complaints and Improvement Notices issued in late 2025 against Shoalhaven City Council.

28 June 2026
Case LawprecedentNational

FWC Rejects Worker's Claim After Allegations of Workplace Bullying

HRD Australia reported on a Fair Work Commission decision from June 15, 2026, where a worker's general protections claim, which involved allegations of workplace bullying and questioning compliance, was dismissed on the...

27 June 2026
Case LawprecedentNational

Australian Court Upholds Bullying Dismissal in General Protections Claim

On June 24, 2026, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia dismissed a supervisor's general protections claim, affirming his dismissal for bullying an employee with a disability.

25 June 2026
NewsnewsNSW

Australian Employers: Psychosocial Hazard Policy Compliance in 2026

An article discussing key requirements for Australian psychological health and safety policies in 2026, referencing the Occupational Health and Safety (Psychological Health) Regulations 2025 in Victoria and SafeWork NSW...

25 June 2026
Case LawprecedentNational

Federal Court orders $90K for sexual harassment and Fair Work breaches in Canberra café

A Federal Circuit and Family Court decision (Mejia v Capital City Cafe-Bar [2026] FedCFamC2G 468) ordered a total of $90,000 to be paid by a Canberra café owner and director for unlawful sexual harassment and multiple...

24 June 2026
NewsnewsNational

Psychological injuries rising faster than physical ones, research finds

New research across 22 jurisdictions reveals Canada lags Australia on preventing work-related psychological injuries.

27 May 2026
Case LawprecedentVIC

EY Australia Sued for Victimising Intern After Sexual Harassment Complaint

A former intern is suing EY Australia in the Federal Court, alleging victimisation after reporting sexual harassment by a manager; the intern claims she was barred from participating in a workplace culture review.

20 May 2026
Case LawprecedentNational

Woolworths sued by former exec for alleged bullying and excessive hours

A former senior executive at Woolworths has filed a Federal Court action alleging workplace bullying, excessive working hours (up to 90 hours per week), and a culture of favouritism, leading to constructive dismissal in...

12 May 2026
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