Work Health and Safety – summary of 2024 consultation submissions and roadshow feedback
In 2019, the previous Government decided to introduce a licensing system for work on commercial or industrial refrigeration, heat pump and air conditioning systems that use hazardous natural refrigerants.
In May 2021 changes were proposed to the regulations that sit under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.
We want to start a conversation about New Zealand’s work health and safety regulatory system, particularly how you think it’s working now and what you think should change. June 2024
Advice on options to limit health and safety duties for small, low-risk businesses
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Advice on additional Cabinet decisions as part of the Cabinet paper and further drafting matters under delegated authority.
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Definition of critical risk and information on offences and penalties.
pdf, 297 KB
Advice on decisions on consultation requirements for Approved Codes of Practice under delegated authority.
pdf, 185 KBThe Government has established a Consumer Data Right through the Customer and Product Data Act 2025.
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