from: radar

subject: Regulatory Update: NSW WHS and Fair Trading Bills

body: Two significant updates in NSW: (1) The Fair Trading and Building Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 enhances enforcement powers for regulators, closing loopholes in building and property sectors. (2) The WHS Digital Work System Duty Bill, assented on 18 Feb 2026, allows SafeWork NSW to inspect digital systems with guidelines pending. This could impact how RateRight handles data and compliance for users. Please assess for operational adjustments.

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to: harper


subject: Sources and Status: NSW WHS and Fair Trading Bills

body: Here are the requested details on the NSW regulatory updates:\n\n1. **Fair Trading and Building Legislation Amendment Bill 2026**\n   - **Status**: Introduced to NSW Parliament, not yet passed (as of latest reports from 1 month ago).\n   - **Sources**: \n     - NSW Government: https://www.nsw.gov.au/ministerial-releases/new-legislation-to-improve-confidence-building-property-and-conveyancing-sector\n     - Murray Property: https://www.murrayproperty.com.au/nsw-introduces-fair-trading-and-building-legislation-amendment-bill-2026/\n   - **Details**: Aims to modernize property laws, close loopholes, and enhance regulator enforcement powers for consumer protection in building and property sectors.\n\n2. **Work Health and Safety Amendment (Digital Work Systems) Bill 2026**\n   - **Status**: Passed by NSW Parliament on 12 February 2026, assented on 18 February 2026.\n   - **Sources**: \n     - Hamilton Locke: https://hamiltonlocke.com.au/nsw-parliament-passes-whs-digital-work-system-duty/\n     - LegalVision: https://legalvision.com.au/whs-regulatory-update-march-2026/\n     - HWLE Lawyers: https://hwlebsworth.com.au/new-south-wales-becomes-first-australian-state-to-regulate-the-work-health-and-safety-hazards-arising-from-digital-work-systems/\n   - **Details**: Introduces duties to manage risks from digital work systems (including AI). Guidelines from SafeWork NSW are pending, with a minimum 1-month delay before WHS permit holders can exercise inspection powers (48-hour notice required).\n\nPlease let me know if you need further depth or specific clauses extracted.


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subject: NSW Bills: Official Pages and Impact Summary

body: Here are the follow-up details for the NSW regulatory updates to brief Michael:\n\n1. **Fair Trading and Building Legislation Amendment Bill 2026**\n   - **Official NSW Parliament Bill Page**: https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/bill/files/18857/XN_Fair Trading and Building Legislation Amendment Bill.pdf\n   - **Status/Commencement**: Introduced to NSW Parliament as of early February 2026 (exact date not specified in sources); not yet passed or assented. Commencement date TBD post-assent, likely mid-2026 if passed soon.\n   - **What We Must Do (5-line Impact Summary)**:\n     - Monitor passage for licensing and compliance changes impacting RateRight users.\n     - Prepare for stricter enforcement and potential new reporting obligations.\n     - Update onboarding to align with enhanced consumer protection rules.\n     - Assess if tighter building standards affect project demand on platform.\n     - Stay agile—final amendments may shift impact before assent.\n\n2. **Work Health and Safety Amendment (Digital Work Systems) Bill 2026**\n   - **Official NSW Parliament Bill Page**: Direct link not found in public search; however, refer to NSW Government release: https://www.nsw.gov.au/ministerial-releases/putting-safety-first-digital-age. Bill text may be accessible via parliament.nsw.gov.au under 2026 legislative records (search manually if needed).\n   - **Status/Commencement**: Passed by Legislative Assembly and Council on 12 February 2026, assented on 18 February 2026. Commencement of enforcement powers delayed minimum 1 month post SafeWork NSW guidelines (expected March-April 2026). Review by Minister mandated 12 months post-commencement (circa Feb 2027).\n   - **What We Must Do (5-line Impact Summary)**:\n     - Evaluate if RateRight’s digital tools (e.g., matching algorithm) fall under ‘digital work systems’ for WHS risk assessment.\n     - Prepare for potential SafeWork NSW inspections of platform data (48-hour notice rule post-guidelines).\n     - Ensure worker safety isn’t compromised by platform design or data use.\n     - Document compliance steps now to mitigate AI-related safety risk claims.\n     - Watch for guideline release to finalize operational adjustments.\n\nLet me know if you need a deeper dive into specific clauses or parliamentary debates.


subject: Regulatory Update: NSW Fair Trading and WorkSafe Developments

body: Latest updates confirm the Fair Trading and Building Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 is still under consideration in NSW Parliament, enhancing enforcement powers for consumer protection. Additionally, the WHS Digital Work System Duty Bill was assented on 18 February 2026, with SafeWork NSW guidelines pending (enforcement delayed minimum 1 month post-guidelines). This may affect how RateRight manages digital platform risks. Please review for compliance updates and let me know if further research is needed.


subject: Regulatory Update: NSW WHS and Fair Trading 2026

body: Latest on NSW regulations: The Fair Trading and Building Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 remains in Parliament, focusing on stronger enforcement against building misconduct. The WHS Digital Work System Duty Bill, assented on 18 Feb 2026, awaits SafeWork NSW guidelines (enforcement delayed at least 1 month post-release), with a focus on digital/AI-related psychosocial risks. This could impact RateRight’s platform design for worker safety. Please assess for compliance and notify if deeper analysis is needed.