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Managing psychosocial hazards at work

Made under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW)

The NSW Code of Practice: Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work is an approved code under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW), issued by SafeWork NSW in May 2021. It gives PCBUs practical guidance on...

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Version as at 28 May 2021 Compiled version

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WHS Act s 26A — Code becomes legally enforceable minimum standard from 1 July 2026

Aug 2026

Section 26A of the WHS Act 2011 (NSW) commenced 1 July 2026, making all approved Codes of Practice (including this Code) legally enforceable...

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WHS Regulation 2025 — strengthened psychosocial requirements

Sep 2026

The Work Health and Safety Regulation 2025 (NSW), commenced 22 August 2025, replaced the 2017 Regulation and significantly strengthened psyc...

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1 Jul 2026 · Amended

1 Jul 2026 · Guidance

22 Aug 2025 · Amended

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