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How does the Minister define “improve safety outcomes” in the context of the updated enforcement policies, including any baseline workplace injury, illness, or fatality rates being used for comparison?

Answered Question 3220 (2026)
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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How does the Minister define “improve safety outcomes” in the context of the updated enforcement policies, including any baseline workplace injury, illness, or fatality rates being used for comparison?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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The updated enforcement policies are one part of WorkSafe New Zealand’s strategy to ensure that workplaces in New Zealand are healthy and safe. I am advised that WorkSafe reports on rates of workplace fatalities and serious injuries. However, I note that a number of factors impact on these rates over time, beyond WorkSafe’s enforcement responses.