Australia: Health & Safety

New minimum standards effective from 17 August 2026 introduce personal accident insurance requirements for delivery drivers and riders working through digital platforms like Uber Eats and Deliveroo. These protections address a critical gap for gig economy workers who, as independent contractors, have historically fallen outside traditional workers compensation schemes when injured on the job.

When returning to work after a workplace injury in New South Wales, your certificate of capacity serves as a crucial document that determines your workers compensation benefits and guides your safe transition back to employment. Understanding what information must be accurately recorded on this certificate—from work hours and duty restrictions to treatment needs—can significantly impact your entitlement to weekly payments and ensure your return to work aligns with your actual physical and psycho

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has introduced the Equal Opportunity Amendment (Work from Home) Bill 2026, which would create a statutory right for employees to work from home at least two days per week, where it is reasonable to do so.