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NSW WHS Act Duty on Approved Codes of Practice

Changes to the NSW Work Health and Safety Act, effective 1 July 2026, introduce a new duty for Persons Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBUs) to comply with applicable Codes of Practice or provide an equivalent or...

8 Aug 2026
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State of New South Wales (Sydney Local Health District) v BNV [2026] NSWCA 77

BNV, an office clerk at RPA Hospital, had longstanding PTSD and major depression from non‑work trauma.

29 July 2026
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NSW Workers' Compensation Reforms Impact Psychological Injury Claims from July 1, 2026

Significant reforms to New South Wales' workers' compensation scheme, effective from July 1, 2026, introduce a new eligibility test for primary psychological injury claims, requiring a defined 'relevant event' and...

29 July 2026
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NSW WHS Act Sections 26A and 21A Strengthen Psychosocial Hazard Enforcement

Recent analyses detail the enforceability of Section 26A of the NSW Work Health and Safety Act from July 1, 2026, enabling regulators to address psychosocial risks without requiring proof of harm.

23 July 2026
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Enhanced Focus on Psychosocial Hazard Control and Enforcement Across Australian Workplaces

Recent analyses highlight a critical shift towards robust control measures for psychosocial hazards across all Australian states and territories, with jurisdiction-specific regulations, codes, and guidance now in place.

20 July 2026
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SafeWork NSW Releases 2026-27 Regulatory Statement Prioritising Psychosocial Risks

SafeWork NSW has released its 2026-27 Regulatory Statement, which continues to identify psychosocial risks as a key priority for regulatory activity, alongside falls from heights, hazardous substances, and mobile plant.

16 July 2026
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Homes NSW Highlights Mandatory Psychosocial Hazard Compliance

A Joint Consultative Committee meeting for Homes NSW on July 15, 2026, discussed psychosocial action plans, emphasizing that from July 1, 2026, SafeWork NSW's codes of practice, particularly regarding psychosocial...

15 July 2026
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NSW WHS Act s26A Psychosocial Code Commencement and Implications

New South Wales' Section 26A of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, which commenced on July 1, 2026, requires persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) to follow an approved psychosocial Code of Practice or...

13 July 2026
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NSW Psychosocial Hazards Compliance Shifts to Mandatory Benchmarks from 1 July 2026

New work health and safety requirements for managing psychosocial hazards in NSW commenced on 1 July 2026, shifting the compliance framework from optional guidance to mandatory benchmarks.

10 July 2026
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NSW Workers Compensation Reforms Tighten Psychological Injury Claims

Significant legislative changes to the NSW workers' compensation scheme commenced on July 1, 2026, introducing stricter eligibility for psychological injury claims and raising the Whole Person Impairment (WPI) thresholds...

3 July 2026
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