Business Sydney

NSW GOVT'S WORKPLACE PROTECTION LAWS FOR RETAIL WORKERS

With The Hon. Sophie Cotsis MP, NSW Minister for Industrial Relations and Work Health and Safety

Business Sydney hosted an exclusive breakfast and panel discussion with the Hon. Sophie Cotsis MP, NSW Minister for Industrial Relations and Work Health and Safety, to discuss the NSW Government’s proposed Workplace Protection laws for Retail Workers.

The event brought together business leaders, government representatives and industry stakeholders to discuss the risks of abuse and violence faced by retail workers across NSW and the importance of strengthening protections to create safer workplaces.

Our thanks to Jon Savell, Director of Property – Leasehold, Woolworths Group, for addressing guests and introducing Minister Cotsis.

We were delighted to hear from The Hon. Sophie Cotsis MP, who outlined the NSW Government’s proposed legislation, which would enable courts to make orders to protect retail workers from abuse and violence.

Following the Minister’s address, an engaging panel discussion explored the proposed legislation and the role of government, industry and employers in improving workplace safety and protecting retail workers.

The panel featured:

• The Hon. Sophie Cotsis MP, NSW Minister for Industrial Relations and Work Health and Safety
• Bernie Smith, Secretary, Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees’ Association, NSW & ACT Branch
• Chris Rodwell, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Retail Council
• Jane Bourke, Director of Safety and Wellbeing, Woolworths Group

Our thanks to Daniel Kicuroski, Director, The Pharmacy Guild NSW Branch, for delivering the vote of thanks and helping to conclude an insightful and engaging morning.

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