NSW WHS Law UpdateChanges to Codes of Practice - Requirements for PCBUsPrepared August 2026 · General information only, not legal adviceIn briefFrom 1 July 2026, new section 26A of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW) makes compliance with approved Codes of Practice mandatory for PCBUs, rather than merely persuasive guidance. This is the [...]

The Industrial Relations and Other Legislation Amendment (Workplace Protections) Act 2025 (NSW) introduces major changes to how work health and safety laws will be enforced in NSW. From 1 March 2026, registered industrial organisations, including unions, will be able to commence civil penalty proceedings under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW) on [...]