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Synthesized monitoring of psychosocial hazards, mental health legislation, and industrial relations law changes across all Australian jurisdictions.
NSW Updates
NSW Codes of Practice become legally binding from 1 July 2026 — and how this compares across other states
From 1 July 2026, NSW PCBUs must comply with approved Codes of Practice — including the Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work Code — or prove they meet an equivalent or higher standard.
NSW WHS Legislation Update: Managing Psychosocial Hazards
The Industrial Relations and Other Legislation Amendment (Workplace Protections) Act 2025 (NSW) allows unions to commence civil penalty proceedings under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW) from 1 March 2026, increasing the chances of litigation related to psychosocial hazards where systems don't clearly show risk identification, assessment, and control. Employers must have a justifiable, systematic strategy, conduct official psychosocial hazard risk assessments, and develop practical control measures.
FWC rules against employer who fired worker for questioning redundancy
The Fair Work Commission ruled it unfair when a NSW warehouse worker questioned her redundancy and was fired mid-shift, ordering the employer to pay compensation. The commission found the redundancy was not genuine on three grounds.
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