Australia: Employment and HR

The Victorian Government has introduced the Occupational Health and Safety Amendment (Dangerous Goods) Bill 2026 (the Bill), marking a significant legislative development in order to enhance the safety framework surrounding the handling, and activities involving the handling, of dangerous goods

When an employee makes a workplace bullying complaint that turns out to be vexatious or made in bad faith, employers face unique challenges in managing the situation while still meeting their legal obligations.

New South Wales has introduced Australia's first express statutory duty directed at digital work systems, including algorithmic work allocation, performance metrics and worker surveillance. The Work Health and Safety Amendment (Digital Work Systems) Act 2026 requires NSW Government agencies to proactively assess and manage risks arising from AI, algorithms and automated platforms used to allocate work.