SAWB - SWA Review
from SafetyAtWorkBlog Hosted by Kevin Jones
In this episode, Kevin Jones critiques Safe Work Australia’s latest discussion paper on “best practice” in work health and safety legislation. With the final review report not due until mid-2026, Kevin questions whether anchoring reform to existing laws risks reinforcing the very limitations that need challenging. Drawing from his SafetyAtWorkBlog article, Kevin explores who gets heard in these consultations—and who doesn’t. From sole traders to sex workers, he highlights the absence of lived experience in shaping safety policy. Is “best practice” just another hollow phrase like “Zero Harm”? Or can it be reclaimed through real-world insight and inclusive dialogue?
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