WHS Update: New Duties about Artificial 
Intelligence and Codes

When?

Tuesday 12th, May 2026

What Time?

12:00pm - 1:00pm AEST

Where?

Online

About the Webinar

The approach to WHS regulation in Australia is changing, with multiple changes being announced and introduced throughout 2026. This free webinar provides a practical update on some of the most significant WHS developments employers need to be aware of.

We’ll cover:

  • New duties relating to the use of artificial intelligence
  • A new duty to comply with codes of practice in NSW
  • A spotlight on new codes, including:
    • Health and social assistance industry
    • Managing fatigue
    • Sexual and gender-based harassment
  • Potential expansion of incident notification requirements

We’ll unpack each of these developments to help you:

  1. determine whether these changes apply in your state or territory; and
  2. assess whether further action is required by your business to stay compliant.

As always, the webinar will include practical guidance and tips to help you assess your readiness and respond confidently to these evolving obligations.

Register below

Presenters

Kate Thomson

Associate Director

Kate is a specialist employment and industrial relations lawyer and a Nationally Accredited Mediator. Skilled in providing targeted, timely and relevant advice to clients managing workforces from small to large.

Where conflict cannot be resolved at the workplace level, Kate is experienced in representing employers in relation to unfair dismissal claims, general protections claims and notifications of dispute in the relevant tribunal.

As a Nationally Accredited Mediator, Kate can help your business de-escalate workplace disputes by facilitating a process of recognised standards in mediation, avoiding costly litigation and courts. 

Alana Rafter

Senior Associate

Alana is an employment and industrial relations lawyer based in Sydney. She specialises in helping employers and businesses navigate compliance with the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) and work health and safety legislation.

She is an experienced advocate and regularly appears in industrial tribunals and courts around Australia. Currently, she continues to appear on behalf of the employer interests in the Work Value – Aged Care Industry Case before the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission.

Her experience includes the following appointments: Secretary of the NSW Young Lawyers (2022), Chair of the NSW Young Lawyers Public Law & Government Committee (2021), and committee member on the Law Society of NSW Public Law Committee (2020-2021).

Your personal information is collected and used (and you consent to such collection and use) in accordance with Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors privacy policy, and may be used for the purpose of direct marketing. Please contact the organisation hosting this event should you require details on your privacy rights.

Thank you for registering

You will receive a confirmation email shortly to the email address used to register. Be sure to check your junk email and drag it into your inbox so you don't miss the reminder email we send.

If you have not received a confirmation email within 24-hours or have any issues, please contact info@ablawyers.com.au

We are using a temporary cookie to streamline your experience. No personal data is stored and the cookie is removed once you complete your registration.

Your Browser Settings have Cookies Disabled

This site requires a temporary cookie to streamline your experience. No personal data is stored and the cookie will be removed once you complete your registration. Please enable cookies in your browser and refresh this page.