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Departmental Release
4 February 2025

Have your say on NSW work health and safety regulation

Employers, workers, unions and industry experts are being encouraged to have their say on changes to the Work Health and Safety Regulation (the Regulation).

Departmental Release
25 January 2025

Record number of illegal fireworks sparks Australia Day warning

SafeWork NSW observed the highest recorded number of illegal fireworks on New Year’s Eve with more than 180 reports of illegal use of fireworks across the State.

Departmental Release
23 January 2025

SafeWork NSW investigating Burwood partial building collapse

SafeWork NSW has begun an investigation into a partial building collapse at Burwood yesterday.

Departmental Release
30 December 2024

Ring in the New Year safely by ensuring your fireworks display has a bang, not a burn

SafeWork NSW inspectors will be carrying out compliance checks on Notified Displays across the state for all of December 2024 and into January 2025 with a zero-tolerance approach to illegal sale and use of fireworks for the Christmas and New Year period.

Departmental Release
28 December 2024

Timely reminder: Let’s keep kids safe on NSW Farms these school holidays

The Minns Labor Government is urging farm workplaces across the state to take appropriate safety precautions these school holidays.

Departmental Release
13 December 2024

SafeWork NSW urges hospitality venues to protect workers from sexual harassment

SafeWork NSW is putting bars, pubs and clubs on notice with increased inspections now underway across the state ahead of the festive season, led by - the NSW Respect at Work Taskforce which focuses on addressing gender-based harmful workplace behaviours.

Departmental Release
26 November 2024

NSW to withdraw remaining Covid-19 fines

The NSW Commissioner of Fines Administration in consultation with the NSW Police Commissioner will withdraw all remaining 23,539 Covid-19 penalty notices.

Departmental Release
1 November 2024

The five year plan to secure safe and healthy workplaces in NSW

As the way we work continues to evolve, so must the ways in which we keep people safe. This is why SafeWork NSW is launching a 5 year strategic plan to ensure we keep workers both physically and mentally safe, making sure everyone can go home safely to their families at the end of every workday.

Departmental Release
24 October 2024

‘Work shouldn’t hurt’ - prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders this Safe Work Month

October is National Safe Work Month, a time to commit to building a safe and healthy workplace. 

Departmental Release
14 October 2024

New laws commence to address issues facing land lease communities

NSW residents living in land lease communities are now better off under changes to how these communities are regulated.

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