Did the New Zealand workplace regulator challenge the Australian recall statements for asbestos affected children's sand products “from the get-go”; if so, what was the timeline?

Answer

I am advised that WorkSafe New Zealand did not formally challenge the Australian recall statements related to product safety, which were a matter for the relevant Australian regulators. However, from the time the issue first emerged in November 2025, WorkSafe took a precautionary approach, including that the sand products must be treated as friable, and they continue to do so.