Adjust APAC SURF Procurement for NSW regulatory transparency and HSE focus

What happened

SafeWork NSW published material describing its role, stakeholder commitments and an Annual Regulatory Statement that sets priorities for 2026–2027. The statement signals a planned, multi‑year regulatory focus that affects inspection and enforcement expectations for workplaces in NSW. Buyers should watch how those priorities translate into sector‑specific enforcement actions relevant to offshore contractors

Why the category manager should care

Treat the regulator’s statement as a sustained increase in oversight, not a one‑off advisory — expect more inspections and need for documented governance with contractors

Key facts

• Annual Regulatory Statement sets NSW priorities for 2026–2027
• SafeWork emphasises transparency, engagement and a five‑year strategic plan

What happened

SafeWork explains the public's right to access government information under the GIPA Act and notes that agencies must publish certain contracts and respond to formal access requests. The page calls out a published register of contracts and describes application fees and statutory processing timelines, making contract disclosure operationally real for buyers and suppliers

Why the category manager should care

Assume qualifying contracts may be accessible to the public; prepare redaction and communication plans ahead of award

Key facts

• GIPA framework requires certain contract publication (register link to NSW eTendering)
• Formal access requests have an application fee and statutory processing timelines

What happened

SafeWork’s site lists recent activity including a falls‑from‑heights findings report and updated training availability (silica course in additional languages) alongside new hearing test requirements for affected workers. Those are concrete operational signals: the falls report and medical surveillance rules create specific evidence and competency items buyers should verify in supplier packs

Why the category manager should care

Operational HSE items from the regulator are actionable prequalification filters — treat them as pass/fail evidence where justified

Key facts

• Findings Report: SafeWork Falls from Heights 2025
• Silica Awareness & Safety TAFE course added in multiple languages
• New hearing test requirements referenced for NSW workers

What happened

SafeWork lists practical advice, codes of practice, and free advisory resources including events and visits that buyers and suppliers can use to improve workplace health and safety. Those resources are immediate tools procurement can use to raise supplier capability and reduce verification effort ahead of tenders

Why the category manager should care

Encourage or require supplier participation in specific SafeWork resources to close evidence gaps before tender submission

Key facts

• Advice library with codes of practice, fact sheets and forms
• Free events, webinars and advisory visits available to businesses