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Changes to the Health and Safety Reform Bill
Changes to the Health and Safety Reform Bill
The proposed amendments to the Health and Safety Reform Bill will dilute the compliance requirements on small businesses in lower risk industries, and narrow the scope of various definitions and duties.
The Government says the changes, with more to be introduced via Supplementary Order Paper (SOP ), will deliver workplace safety without unnecessary red tape. Opponents say they betray the vision of the Independent Health and Safety Taskforce, and break the Government's reform promises in the wake of the Pike River disaster.
We comment in detail on the changes and the future of the Bill.
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