This Member Advice provides important information about:

• Legislative changes:
  • Queensland: Some new laws postponed until 28 March 2026.
  • NSW: New mandatory training requirements for demolition workers commenced 1 March 2025.
  • The Commonwealth has published its Code of Practice for Sexual and Gender-based Harassment.
• Bills before Parliament:
  • Victoria: Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Amendment Bill 2025.
  • NSW: Work Health and Safety Amendment (Standalone Regulator) Bill 2025.
• Other state/territory information:
  • Victoria to introduce new psychological health regulations.
  • NSW has announced a new Expert Taskforce to help address silica related health risks for workers in tunnelling projects.
• Ai Group consultation with Members – elevated work platforms.
• Publications and grants of interest:
  • Queensland: Safe Working and Supervision Guide for Electrical Apprentices.
  • Victoria: Return to work innovations grants open on 17 March 2025.
• Opportunities to engage in policy discussions that are not public comment processes, with a list of active discussions.