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Work Health and Safety Regulation 2025 commenced 22 August 2025, replacing the 2017 Regulation. Introduces hierarchy of controls for psychosocial risks, silica worker register duties, updated licensing and training requirements.
The WHS Regulation 2025 (NSW) (SL 2025-0440) commenced 22 August 2025 under the Subordinate Legislation Act 1989, which required the 2017 Regulation to be remade by 1 September 2025.
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- Work Health and Safety Regulation 2025 commenced 22 August 2025, replacing the 2017 Regulation. Introduces hierarchy of controls for psychosocial risks, silica worker register duties, updated licensing and training requirements.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
WHS Regulation 2025 (NSW) — Commencement and Overview is a WHS requirement set out in Work Health and Safety Regulation 2025 (NSW). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW). The relevant provision is Work Health and Safety Regulation 2025 (NSW).
What does this WHS obligation require?
WHS Regulation 2025 (NSW) — Commencement and Overview is a WHS obligation under Work Health and Safety Regulation 2025 (NSW). In short, Work Health and Safety Regulation 2025 commenced 22 August 2025, replacing the 2017 Regulation. Introduces hierarchy of controls for psychosocial risks, silica worker register duties, updated licensing and training requirements.
What changed recently?
WHS Regulation 2025 (NSW) — Commencement and Overview was last updated on 13 August 2026.
