SafeWork NSW Psychosocial Inspector Crackdown Announcement – New South Wales – 11 March 2026

Incident Overview

On 11 March 2026, the NSW Government announced new enforcement measures by SafeWork NSW targeting psychosocial hazards in the workplace, including the power to issue on-the-spot fines to non-compliant employers. The announcement forms part of a $127.7 million investment over four years into SafeWork NSW operations and reflects a shift toward proactive compliance monitoring of mental health and wellbeing risks.

The new measures empower SafeWork NSW inspectors to address psychosocial hazards such as bullying, harassment, excessive workloads and exposure to traumatic events, with enforcement action available where employers fail to manage these risks.

On 11 March 2026, the NSW Government announced new enforcement measures by SafeWork NSW targeting psychosocial hazards in the workplace, including the power to issue on-the-spot fines to non-compliant employers. The announcement forms part of a $127.7 million investment over four years into SafeWork NSW operations and reflects a shift toward proactive compliance monitoring of mental health and wellbeing risks.

The new measures empower SafeWork NSW inspectors to address psychosocial hazards such as bullying, harassment, excessive workloads and exposure to traumatic events, with enforcement action available where employers fail to manage these risks.

Employers and workers seeking guidance on psychosocial hazard management and compliance obligations are encouraged to contact SafeWork NSW on 13 10 50 or visit the SafeWork NSW website for resources, toolkits and inspector contact details. Workers experiencing bullying, harassment or other psychosocial harm are also encouraged to report concerns to their employer, SafeWork NSW or their union representative.