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The Work Health and Safety Amendment (Digital Work Systems) Act 2026 is not yet fully in force. Only Schedule 1 items [7], [9] and [11] commenced, on assent on 18 February 2026.
The Work Health and Safety Amendment (Digital Work Systems) Act 2026 No 5 is not yet fully in force. Only Schedule 1 items [7], [9] and [11] commenced, on assent on 18 February 2026. The remaining amendments commence on a day to be proclaimed, after the Guidelines have been developed and published.
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- The Work Health and Safety Amendment (Digital Work Systems) Act 2026 is not yet fully in force. Only Schedule 1 items [7], [9] and [11] commenced, on assent on 18 February 2026.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Digital work systems duties (WHS Amendment (Digital Work Systems) Act 2026 No 5) is a WHS requirement set out in Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW). The relevant provision is WHS Act 2011 NSW > Digital Work Systems amendments.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Digital work systems duties (WHS Amendment (Digital Work Systems) Act 2026 No 5) is a WHS obligation under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW). In short, The Work Health and Safety Amendment (Digital Work Systems) Act 2026 is not yet fully in force. Only Schedule 1 items [7], [9] and [11] commenced, on assent on 18 February 2026.
What changed recently?
Digital work systems duties (WHS Amendment (Digital Work Systems) Act 2026 No 5) was last updated on 3 September 2026.