NSW Legislates Against AI, Tech Related Harms at Work

The opposition has warned about the additional burden it places on business owners.NSW Premier Chris Minns addresses the media during a press conference in Sydney, Australia, on Dec. 20, 2025. George Chan/Getty Images2/6/2026|Updated: 2/6/2026The New South Wales government has moved a new bill to protect employees from any harm that might come from the deployment of artificial intelligence and algorithms at work.The Work Health and Safety Amendment (Digital Work Systems) Bill will hold employers responsible for any harms that might come about to workers via the use of digital systems.Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]Author’s Selected Articles