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, your opinions count.

Open for Consultation

Your feedback is sought on the following topics.

• Consultation on “Safe Use of ATVs on New Zealand Farms” Agricultural Guidelines
• Review of Part 6a the Employment Relations Act 2000

Closed For Consultation - reports under development

The time for providing feedback on these topics has now passed and review summary documents are under development. This page will be updated as they become available.

• Consultation for the Review of Risk Management and Safety in the Adventure and Outdoor Commercial Sectors
• Proposal to change the workplace exposure standard for airborne lead (inorganic dusts and fumes, as lead)
• 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
• Review of the Holidays Act 2003 - request for written submissions
• Consultation on the Brittle Roofing Best Practice Guideline
• Consultation on the Approved Code Of Practice for Youth in the entertainment industry
• Consultation on revision of the guidelines for the prevention of falls
• Workplace Health and Safety Strategy Review
• Transgender factsheets for employees and employers
• Contracting to meet the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992
• Consultation on a Plan of Action to Prevent People Trafficking
• Proposed amendments to HSE (Pressure Equipment, Cranes and Passenger Ropeways) Regulations)
• Interface Project Summary

Closed For Consultation - reports available

Reports summarising the public feedback on these topics are available.

• Consultation on the Approved Code of Practice for Cranes
• Defining Serious Harm
• Improving Health And Safety Hazard Management In The Underground Mining Industry
• Easter Trading Hours Consultation
• Review of the Way in Which Physiotherapy is Funded and Accredited by ACC