The Department of Labour runs regular consultations on issues that affect New Zealand workplaces. Whether you‘re a representative from a large company, a self-employed contractor or an interested member of the public, it’s important that you have the say on the issues that affect you. Whether it’s a review of the immigration act, a consultation on proposed amendments to legislation, or industry feedback into a code of practice, your opinions count.

We are consulting on:

Consultation on a Plan of Action to Prevent People Trafficking

Proposed amendments to HSE (Pressure Equipment, Cranes and Passenger Ropeways) Regulations)

keeping Work Safe

Improving Health And Safety Hazard Management In The Underground Mining Industry

Restructuring and Redundancy Issues (submissions closed, review documents under development)

Easter Trading Hours Consultation (submissions closed, review documents available)

Interface Project Summary

Guidelines for the prevention of falls in housing construction and general construction (submissions closed, review documents under development)

Defining Serious Harm (submissions closed, review documents under development)

Review of the Way in Which Physiotherapy is Funded and Accredited by ACC (submissions closed, review documents available)