http://www.dol.govt.nz/consultation The Department of Labour runs regular consultations on issues that affect New Zealand workplaces. http://www.dol.govt.nz/consultation/wes-airborne-lead/index.asp Stakeholder consultation is being sought in regard to a proposed change to the New Zealand Workplace Exposure Standard (WES) for inorganic airborne lead. closed 2009-09-23 20090923-001-DOL Department of Labour http://www.dol.govt.nz/consultation/demolition-guidelines/index.asp The Department of Labour is seeking input on the new Demolition Best Practice Guidelines. When completed, the Guide is intended to replace the Demolition Approved Code of Practice. open 2009-09-10 20090910-001-DOL Department of Labour http://www.dol.govt.nz/consultation/asbestos/index.asp The Department of Labour is seeking input on the new Asbestos Best Practice Guidelines. When completed, the Guide is intended to provide further guidance to the Asbestos Regulations (1998). open 2009-09-08 20090908-001-DOL Department of Labour http://dol.govt.nz/consultation/infant-feeding/index.asp From 1 April 2009 the Employment Relations Act 2000 (the Act), amended by the Employment Relations (Breaks, Infant Feeding and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2008, requires employers to provide appropriate facilities and breaks for employees who wish to breastfeed either at the workplace or during a work period, as far as is reasonable and practicable in the circumstances. closed 2009-08-07 20090807-001-DOL Department of Labour http://dol.govt.nz/consultation/holidays-act-review/ A Ministerial Advisory Group, consisting of employer and employee representatives, has been appointed to review the Holidays Act 2003 (the Act). The Group will advise the Minister of Labour on options for amending the Act (without reducing current entitlements) closed 2009-07-20 20090720-001-DOL Department of Labour http://dol.govt.nz/consultation/brittle-roofing/ The Department of Labour and the Roofing Association of New Zealand are seeking input on the draft Brittle Roofing Best Practice Guidelines. closed 2009-07-08 20090708-001-DOL Department of Labour http://dol.govt.nz/consultation/crane-draft-09/ The Department welcomes your comments on this draft document. closed 2009-05-28 20090528-001-DOL Department of Labour http://dol.govt.nz/consultation/youth-in-entertainment/ The Department of Labour is seeking input for the proposed Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) for Youth in the Entertainment Industry. closed 2009-05-22 20090522-001-DOL Department of Labour http://dol.govt.nz/consultation/prevention%2Dof%2Dfalls/ The Department of Labour is seeking input for a revision of the Guidelines for the prevention of falls. When completed, the Guide is intended to replace the first edition of the Guidance Document, published in 2000. closed 2009-05-07 20090507-001-DOL Department of Labour http://www.whss.govt.nz/review/index.shtml The Department of Labour is reviewing the Workplace Health and Safety Strategy for New Zealand. The review is underway and will be reported up to government by the end of June 09. closed 2009-04-08 20090408-001-DOL Department of Labour http://www.dol.govt.nz/consultation/transgender/index.asp The Department of Labour is developing two factsheets to provide information about legal rights and protections available to trans people under New Zealand law, as well as best practice guidelines to assist trans people, employers and employees in the workplace. One factsheet is aimed at trans employees, while the other is aimed at employers of trans people. closed 2008-09-03 20080903-001-DOL Department of Labour http://www.dol.govt.nz/consultation/contracting/index.asp The Department of Labour would like your feedback on draft guidance it has prepared to help principals to contracts to meet their obligations under the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992. closed 2008-07-29 20080729-001-DOL Department of Labour http://www.dol.govt.nz/consultation/peopletrafficking/index.asp People trafficking is an international crime that so far has not managed to gain a foothold in New Zealand. We have been fortunate; however there is no room to be complacent. People trafficking is a global concern and New Zealand could potentially be targeted as a destination for trafficked persons. New Zealand government agencies and non-government organisations (NGOs) should be prepared to deal with instances of trafficking in accordance with international best practice. closed 2008-06-12 20080612-001-DOL Department of Labour http://www.dol.govt.nz/consultation/pecpr/index.asp The Department is consulting on two proposed minor amendments to the Health and Safety in Employment (Pressure Equipment, Cranes and Passenger Ropeways) Regulations 1999 (the PECPR Regulations). Both are to clarify coverage of the regulations. closed 2008-06-11 20080611-001-DOL Department of Labour http://www.dol.govt.nz/consultation/underground-mining/index.asp The Department of Labour would like your feedback on effective ways to improve the identification and management of hazards in the underground mining industry. closed-available 2008-04-03 20080403-001-DOL Department of Labour http://www.dol.govt.nz/consultation/shoptrading/index.asp The purpose of this discussion document is to canvass public opinion on issues and options related to the Shop Trading Hours Act Repeal Act 1990, Sale of Liquor 1989 and the Holidays Act 2003. closed-available 2007-11-16 20071116-001-DOL Department of Labour http://www.dol.govt.nz/consultation/interface-project/index.asp A summary of findings from the interface project on health and safety legislation is now available. papers 2007-07-12 20070712-001-DOL Department of Labour http://www.osh.dol.govt.nz/serious-harm/index.shtml The Department of Labour consultation on the definition of "serious harm" under the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 is now closed. If you have any questions about the consultation please contact Bob White on 04 915 4369 closed-available 2008-10-23 20081023-001-DOL Department of Labour http://www.dol.govt.nz/consultation/physiotherapy/index.asp The Confidence and Supply Agreement between the Government and New Zealand First includes a review of the way in which physiotherapy services are funded and accredited. Accordingly, the Government has decided to undertake a Ministerial Review to assess the adequacy of the current regulatory and purchasing arrangement for physiotherapists within the ACC regime having regard to the context of the existing regulatory regime governing competency standards of health practitioners. closed-available 2007-02-16 20070216-001-DOL Department of Labour