Safety Bulletin - April 2025
Australia – Dangerous goods code review progressing
The National Transport Commission is progressing the Australian Dangerous Goods Code review, and has published the post public consultation amendments to the draft code and post C-RIS consultation FAQs. It is also hosting drop-in sessions to discuss feedback from the consultation and how it will be incorporated into the Code.
Read more from the National Transport Commission here.
Australia – SRC review timeline delayed
The Australian Government has announced that the timeline for the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (SRC Act) review has been delayed by three months. Further consultation will occur in May and June, before the final report is submitted to government in September 2025.
Read more from the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations here.
Upcoming anti-discrimination amendments to be paused
The Queensland Government has announced its intention to not implement amendments to anti-discrimination laws, which were scheduled for 1 July 2025. The pause will allow further consultation and policy work to occur.
Read the statement from The Queensland Cabinet and Ministerial Directory here..