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Australian WHS regulatory briefings

Material changes explained in plain English, with visible jurisdiction, legal status, review date and official-source evidence.

CurrentACT

ACT aluminium welding fume limit: what changes on 9 September 2026

The ACT aluminium welding fume exposure standard reduces to 1 mg/m3 from 9 September 2026. Check the practical actions for PCBUs.

Information current at 17 September 2026

CurrentCommonwealth

Commonwealth WHS penalties increased for 2026–27: who should check

Commonwealth WHS penalties increased by 4% from 1 July 2026. Check the current maximums and when Commonwealth jurisdiction may affect your work.

Information current at 17 September 2026

CurrentACT

ACT workplace facilities for workers who menstruate: practical review points

WorkSafe ACT highlights privacy, washing and hygienic disposal in suitable workplace facilities, especially for construction and remote work.

Information current at 31 August 2026

CurrentNSW

NSW officer due diligence: a practical governance check

SafeWork NSW's officer due-diligence guide supports existing section 27 duties with a practical six-element self-assessment.

Information current at 31 August 2026

CurrentNSW

New NSW Tunnels and shafts in construction Code commenced 28 August 2026

SafeWork NSW's new Tunnels and shafts in construction Code commenced on 28 August 2026 and replaced the 2006 Code.

Information current at 31 August 2026

CurrentTasmania

Tasmania temporary work platforms: immediate assurance for mines and high-risk facilities

WorkSafe Tasmania asks mines and high-risk processing facilities to verify temporary-platform engineering, openings, fall controls and rescue.

Information current at 31 August 2026