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Wellington: HSWA Amendment Bill - Legal Update with Greg Cain
Understanding the HSWA Amendment Bill—what’s changing and what it means in practice
In this session, Greg Cain will discuss the HSWA Amendment Bill, tracking its progress through Parliament and outlining the key proposed changes. This includes updates to the Health and Safety at Work (General Risk and Workplace Management) Regulations 2016 and the implications for PCBUs and health and safety practitioners.
Greg will also share his perspective on the Bill’s stated objectives to:
- Reduce unnecessary compliance costs
- Provide greater certainty for businesses and organisations about what they need to do
- Support continued reductions in workplace fatalities, injuries, and illnesses
The session will conclude with a summary of recent health and safety case law, offering practical insight into how current legal developments are shaping the landscape.
We encourage you to bring your own lunch to enjoy during the session
Your presenter:
Greg is a Partner at Dentons, specialising in employment law and health and safety. He is a highly experienced specialist with over 25 years in practice advising central and local Government, private enterprise and not-for-profit organisations on all aspects of employment and health and safety issues.
Greg advises clients on a wide range of health and safety issues, including investigations into serious incidents, and represents them in WorkSafe investigations and prosecutions. Greg has provided extensive advice and training on the legal implications of the Health and Safety at Work Act, including advising on governance, contractor management, and PCBU interactions.
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