{"id":12364,"date":"2025-09-18T10:05:58","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T00:05:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/anitechgroup.com\/au\/?p=12364"},"modified":"2025-11-26T21:54:30","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T11:54:30","slug":"work-health-and-safety-amendment-standalone-regulator-act-2025-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/anitechgroup.com\/au\/blog\/work-health-and-safety-amendment-standalone-regulator-act-2025-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Work Health and Safety Amendment (Standalone Regulator) Act 2025: What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.safework.nsw.gov.au\/legal-obligations\/legislation\/accordians\/work-health-and-safety-amendment-standalone-regulator-act-2025\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work Health and Safety Amendment (Standalone Regulator) Act 2025<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which started on 1 July 2025, there were substantial changes in New South Wales, where the law underpins how workplace health and safety (WHS) is applied to the whole of government.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The act&#8217;s primary objective is to establish an independent regulator for work health and safety and create a new <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.safework.nsw.gov.au\/about-us\/safework-nsw-advisory-council\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SafeWork Advisory Council<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These changes are anticipated to enhance a sense of accountability and better inform decision-making. Therefore, always taking into account that workplace safety remains optimal during the perpetual onslaught of new risks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A New Standalone Regulator<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the biggest changes in the act is the shift towards a standalone regulator. Previously, workplace health and safety functions sat within the Department of Customer Service. Now, they will be transferred to the new SafeWork NSW Agency. It will now be under the SafeWork Commissioner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Commissioner will have a clear mandate and authority to act as the head of the regulator. Therefore, they will be taking over responsibilities that the Secretary of the Department previously managed. This move is intended to make regulation more focused, responsive, and transparent.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Definitional Updates<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To signify these adjustments, several significant definitions in the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 have been changed:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The definition of &#8220;Advisory Council&#8221; has been included, meaning the new body created under the act.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The definition of &#8220;SafeWork Commissioner&#8221; formally acknowledges a specific position in the public service.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">References to the Department of Customer Service are removed and refer to the Safe Work NSW Agency, connecting the law to the structure of the new regulator.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The changes have been undertaken to ensure the language of the law reflects the new governance structure.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review and Accountability<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Act stipulates that the effectiveness of the SafeWork Advisory Council must be evaluated in the form of a report and presented to both Houses of Parliament <\/span><b>by 1 July 2029<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The required review by 1 July 2028 introduces transparency.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This also makes sure the Council&#8217;s role, structure, and operational performance will be reviewed within a couple of years of the Council being set up. This clearly establishes the accountability and forward-looking improvement of workplace safety governance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What This Means Overall<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In layman\u2019s terms, the reform means:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New South Wales will have its own workplace safety regulator, with greater independence from government.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There will be a new Advisory Council, which will provide more voices in safety policy and strategy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There will be clearer lines of responsibility and accountability for both the Commissioner and the council.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The goal of the reform was to broaden the new system and minimise the chances of additional obligations for businesses; however, it does likely entail more clarity, more regulation, and an increased focus on safety priorities in the years to come.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s the Way Forward For Businesses?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/legislation.nsw.gov.au\/view\/pdf\/asmade\/act-2025-18\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work Health and Safety Amendment (Standalone Regulator) Act 2025<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> does not impose new duties on the business, but, however, it is going to reshape the regulation of workplace safety. Below are the points businesses should take care to accommodate themselves to these evolving regulations:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the SafeWork Advisory Council coming into the picture, businesses can expect more focused monitoring. Therefore, businesses can expect even more consistent inspection, guidance and enforcement of these guidelines.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Businesses should stay alert to the recent changes and review their existing regulation mechanism thoroughly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Businesses should ensure that their current practices and policies align with the existing\u00a0 obligations.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Businesses should now get more proactive in their approach when it comes to displaying employee wellbeing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hence, businesses should treat these reforms not as an obligation but as an opportunity to strengthen workplace efficiency.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Can Anitech Help Businesses Adapt?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evolving rules and regulations can often put businesses on the front line and leave them wondering about the next step. At Anitech, we understand this issue and work towards simplifying this for you. With expertise in compliance, risk management, and workplace safety systems, we help businesses translate rules into actionable steps.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By partnering with us, businesses can move forward with clarity. With the 2025 Amendments coming up, we can make organisations use this opportunity to build safer and more resilient workplaces.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Anitech, we closely follow changes to workplace health and safety legislation. Therefore, making sure that businesses can keep informed and remain assured with years of experience delivering compliance, managing risk, and developing workplace safety systems, which see businesses develop their processes to incorporate updated legislation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although the 2025 Amendment Act primarily focuses on government machinery, it serves as a constant reminder of how quickly safety governance changes. Our role is to help businesses stay prepared, proactive, and legally compliant in an ever-changing landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Under the Work Health and Safety Amendment (Standalone Regulator) Act 2025, which started on 1 July 2025, there were substantial changes in New South Wales, where the law underpins how workplace health and safety (WHS) is applied to the whole of government. 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