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Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 09 Jul 2026

Bills are proposals to make a new law or to change an existing one. Only Parliament can pass a bill. Each bill goes through several stages, giving MPs and the public the chance to have their say.

This bill is intended to reduce unnecessary compliance costs, increase certainty for businesses and organisations about their obligations, and continue to reduce the incidence of workplace fatalities, injuries, and illnesses.
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Assented on 08 Jul 2026

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Act: Health and Safety at Work Amendment Act 2026

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Royal Assent

The Governor-General formally signs the bill into law.

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  • Member(s) in charge: Hon Brooke van Velden
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 244-2
    Introduction: 08 Feb 2026
    First reading agreed: 12 Feb 2026
    Referred to: Education and Workforce
    Submissions due: 17 Mar 2026
    Select Committee Report(s): Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill - 15 Jun 2026
    Second reading agreed: 30 Jun 2026
    Committee of the whole House agreed: 30 Jun 2026
    Third reading agreed: 30 Jun 2026
    Royal assent: 08 Jul 2026
    Act: Health and Safety at Work Amendment Act 2026