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SafeWork NSW review of non-agricultural pesticides Code of Practice concludes with replacement code

Code legislation date 1 Jan 2026 From Safe use of pesticides in non-agricultural workplaces, no changes tracked yet
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SafeWork NSW's review of the non-agricultural pesticides Code of Practice has concluded with publication of a new combined 2026 Code covering agricultural and veterinary chemicals.
SafeWork NSW reviewed the Safe use of pesticides including herbicides in non-agricultural workplaces code of practice through a Have Your Say process. The review has now concluded: SafeWork NSW has published the 2026 Safe use and storage of agricultural and veterinary chemicals Code of Practice, which replaces both the 2006 non-agricultural pesticides code and the 2006 agricultural chemicals code.
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SafeWork NSW's review of the non-agricultural pesticides Code of Practice has concluded with publication of a new combined 2026 Code covering agricultural and veterinary chemicals.
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haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au

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3 Sep 2026 · Guidance
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Which WHS law does this come from?

SafeWork NSW review of non-agricultural pesticides Code of Practice concludes with replacement code is a WHS requirement set out in Safe use of pesticides in non-agricultural workplaces (NSW). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW). The relevant provision is Consultation.

What does this WHS obligation require?

SafeWork NSW review of non-agricultural pesticides Code of Practice concludes with replacement code is a WHS obligation under Safe use of pesticides in non-agricultural workplaces (NSW). In short, SafeWork NSW's review of the non-agricultural pesticides Code of Practice has concluded with publication of a new combined 2026 Code covering agricultural and veterinary chemicals.

What changed recently?

SafeWork NSW review of non-agricultural pesticides Code of Practice concludes with replacement code was last updated on 19 October 2026.

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Safe use of pesticides in non-agricultural workplaces Work Health and Safety Act 2011 New South Wales Australia

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First seenOct 2026