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:

Proposal to change the workplace exposure standard for airborne lead (inorganic dusts and fumes, as lead) (submissions closed, review documents under development)

Consultation on revision of the Demolition Best Practice Guidelines

Consultation on revision of the Asbestos Best Practice Guidelines

Consultation on The Code of Employment Practice on Infant Feeding (submissions closed, review documents under development)

Review of the Holidays Act 2003 - request for written submissions (submissions closed, review documents under development)

Consultation on the Brittle Roofing Best Practice Guideline (submissions closed, review documents under development)

Consultation on the Approved Code of Practice for Cranes (submissions closed, review documents under development)

Consultation on the Approved Code Of Practice for Youth in the entertainment industry (submissions closed, review documents under development)

Consultation on revision of the guidelines for the prevention of falls (submissions closed, review documents under development)

Workplace Health and Safety Strategy Review (submissions closed, review documents under development)

Transgender factsheets for employees and employers (submissions closed, review documents under development)

Contracting to meet the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 (submissions closed, review documents under development)

Consultation on a Plan of Action to Prevent People Trafficking (submissions closed, review documents under development)

Proposed amendments to HSE (Pressure Equipment, Cranes and Passenger Ropeways) Regulations) (submissions closed, review documents under development)

Improving Health And Safety Hazard Management In The Underground Mining Industry (submissions closed, review documents available)

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

Interface Project Summary

Defining Serious Harm (submissions closed, review documents available)

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