The regulatory priorities are part of the SafeWork NSW Annual Regulatory Statement (ARS). Consultation is now open and comments will be considered for the ARS which is being launched on 1 July 2025.
The proposed regulatory priorities for the upcoming financial year are:
- falls from heights,
- harms to workers in the health care and social assistance sector,
- managing psychosocial risks at work including the risk of sexual harassment,
- exposure to hazardous chemicals including silica, asbestos and welding fumes,
- injury from mobile plant, vehicles or fixed machinery.
Feedback will help make sure the ARS reflects industry needs, protects workers and keeps the community safe and supports the SafeWork NSW Strategic Plan 2024-2029.
To have your say visit the Have Your Say website before the consultation closes on Sunday 25 May 2025.
Minister for Industrial relations Sophie Cotsis said:
"SafeWork is dedicated to securing safe and healthy workplaces in NSW so that businesses thrive, and employees can go to work confident in their safety and well-being.
"I encourage everyone to participate in this consultation to help ensure SafeWork NSW is focused on the right priorities for the year ahead."
