Our latest issue of The Regulator is here
The latest edition of The Regulator is now available, featuring a strong focus on protecting the health and safety of Australia’s offshore energy workforce.
Highlights include coverage of the 2026 Health and Safety Representatives (HSR) Forum and Awards, which brought together industry, workforce representatives and regulators to discuss recent legislative reforms, psychosocial health and safety, and the critical role HSRs play in supporting safer workplaces.
This edition also explores several important occupational health topics, including the management of airborne infectious disease risks offshore and the new workplace exposure limit for diesel particulate matter, which takes effect from 1 December 2026. These articles provide practical information to help duty holders and operators review existing controls, prepare for emerging health risks and maintain safe offshore operations.
Readers can also learn more about NOPSEMA's new guidance for witnesses involved in investigations, designed to provide clarity about investigation processes, witness rights and available protections. The issue also includes insights from the 2026 Decommissioning and Abandonment Summit, where NOPSEMA discussed regulatory expectations for well plug and abandonment activities and the importance of early planning and strong governance.
Rounding out this edition are updates on Project CORE, NOPSEMA’s major digital transformation program, and the continued development of Australia's offshore renewables industry, including a feature on building a strong safety culture from the outset.
Readers can also register their interest in NOPSEMA’s next Better Practice Forum, which will focus on lifting operations and sharing lessons to strengthen safety outcomes across the offshore sector.