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April 2026

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Workers’ Memorial Day 2026 - Honouring Queensland workers who have lost their lives

Tuesday, 28 April will be a solemn day of reflection as it marks Workers’ Memorial Day as well as World Day for Safety and Health at Work.
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Work Health and Safety (High Risk Plant) Amendment Regulation 2026

The Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act) and the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (WHS Regulation) set requirements for certain types of ‘high risk plant’ affecting public safety even if the plant is not situated, operated or used at a workplace or used for carrying out work.
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Manufacturing industry compliance campaign underway

Is your worksite ready for an inspection? Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) is conducting a statewide compliance campaign targeting moving plant within the manufacturing industry. The campaign runs from April 2026 through to 30 June 2026.
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Office of Industrial Relations at Brisbane Home Show

The Office of Industrial Relations (OIR) through Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) and the Electrical Safety Office (ESO) engaged directly with Queensland homeowners and renovators at the recent Brisbane Home Show.
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