The obligation
The Industrial Relations and Other Legislation Amendment (Workplace Protections) Act 2025 (assented 3 July 2025) introduced s 26A, making Codes of Practice minimum performance standards from 1 July 2026.
The Industrial Relations and Other Legislation Amendment (Workplace Protections) Act 2025 was assented on 3 July 2025 and introduced s 26A into the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW), commencing 1 July 2026. It also expanded SafeWork NSW enforcement powers, broadened union participation rights in WHS matters, and increased PCBU responsibilities for psychological safety in higher-risk industries.
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- What
- The Industrial Relations and Other Legislation Amendment (Workplace Protections) Act 2025 (assented 3 July 2025) introduced s 26A, making Codes of Practice minimum performance standards from 1 July 2026.
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- safework.nsw.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
2025 NSW WHS Act Amendments: Expanded PCBU Duties and Regulator Powers (Oct 2025) is a WHS requirement set out in How to manage work health and safety risks (NSW). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW). The relevant provision is How to manage work health and safety risks > Legislative Context.
What does this WHS obligation require?
2025 NSW WHS Act Amendments: Expanded PCBU Duties and Regulator Powers (Oct 2025) is a WHS obligation under How to manage work health and safety risks (NSW). In short, The Industrial Relations and Other Legislation Amendment (Workplace Protections) Act 2025 (assented 3 July 2025) introduced s 26A, making Codes of Practice minimum performance standards from 1 July 2026.
What changed recently?
2025 NSW WHS Act Amendments: Expanded PCBU Duties and Regulator Powers (Oct 2025) was last updated on 24 August 2026.
