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Voluntary recall of potentially asbestos impacted fire doors sold by Pacific Door Systems Limited

08 September 2025

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has been notified that Pacific Door Systems Limited (PDS) has issued a voluntary recall of potentially asbestos impacted fire doors.

Health and safety Consumer protection Building

Proactive release of pay equity documents

31 July 2025

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), the Public Service Commission, and the Treasury have today proactively released advice relating to the recent changes to the pay equity system.

Workplace relations

Changes coming to modernise ACC regulations

18 June 2025

Upcoming changes to ACC regulations will help ensure the Accident Compensation Scheme is fair and accessible.

ACC

Equal Pay Amendment Act

14 May 2025

The Government has announced changes to the Equal Pay Act.

Labour market and skills

Easter Trading Laws: Your rights and responsibilities

15 April 2025

As Easter approaches, the Labour Inspectorate is reminding employers and employees to understand their rights and obligations concerning Easter trading laws.

Employment regulation

First set of changes for health and safety reform

04 April 2025

Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden has announced a set of changes to the health and safety system this week.

Health and safety

Consultation opens on working with engineered stone

18 December 2024

There are health risks faced by people working with engineered stone and the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden is seeking feedback on options that would eliminate or reduce these risks.

Health and safety Employment and skills

Minimum wage set for 2025

17 December 2024

The adult minimum wage will rise to $23.50 an hour from 1 April 2025.

Business Employment and skills

Pay deductions for partial strikes to be reintroduced

10 December 2024

Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden has announced that a change to collective bargaining will be made in the Employment Relations Act 2000.

Workplace relations

Changes to remedies in personal grievances process

04 December 2024

Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden has announced upcoming changes to the Employment Relations Act to strengthen employee accountability in the personal grievances process.

Employment regulation

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