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Friday 29 May 2026
Dress code
Business casual
Inclusions
Morning tea and lunch
Location
Burswood on Swan
Tickets
$30*
for members$120*
for non-members-
Date
Friday 12th June
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Time
8:30AM to 2:30PM
* Prices include GST.
It brings together clear guidance on current expectations, common risks and effective site practices to support safer, more consistent outcomes.
This event is for anyone responsible for safety on site and across their business – builders, supervisors and safety professionals.
Through real-world insights and practical strategies, you’ll gain tools to improve safety outcomes, support your team and build a more proactive, safety-focused culture.
Venue
Burswood on Swan
1 Camfield Dr, Burswood WA 6100
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Speakers
Stuart Collins
Senior Executive Director Compliance and Workplace Relations, Housing Industry Association
Stuart Collins is the Housing Industry Association’s (HIA) Senior Executive Director Compliance and Workplace Relations. He has worked for HIA, Australia’s peak industry body for residential construction for 25+ years. During this period, he has held various roles and positions including Workplace Advisor, National Manager of Business Compliance, National Manager of Skills Policy, Executive Director ACT/Southern NSW, Sunshine Coast/Wide Bay Branch Manager and Executive Director Tasmania.
Sally North
Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety, WorkSafe Commissioner
Sally North is the WorkSafe Commissioner in Western Australia. In this role she is the work health and safety regulator for the resources and general industries sectors. Commencing as an inspector, Sally has over twenty years’ experience at WorkSafe in operational and leadership roles. She is involved in state and national committees and working groups on work health and safety, and has qualifications in chemistry, occupational safety and health, occupational hygiene and business administration.
The Experience Lab
The Experience Lab is a collaborative team of facilitators, experts and actors who specialise in immersive, hands-on learning. Through creative, interactive approaches, they engage participants in real-world scenarios, helping them build and rehearse practical skills, while learning from one another in a supportive environment.
Libby Pracilio
Director, Industry Compliance
Libby Pracilio brings over 20 years of experience in the building and construction industry, with a deep understanding of the regulatory environment shaping it. As HIA’s Director – Industry Compliance, she plays a key role in advocacy and policy, contributing to national and state discussions across workplace health and safety, registration and licensing, home building laws and dispute resolution.
Richard Crafter
Operations Manager and a Senior Occupational Hygiene Consultant
Richard is GCG’s Western Operations Manager and a Senior Occupational Hygiene Consultant, with extensive experience across occupational health and safety and the broader hygiene landscape. He has worked across a diverse range of industries including mining, manufacturing, construction, and oil and gas, supporting organisations to better understand and manage health-related risks in complex operational environments.
Agenda
Registration opens
Welcome address
Michael McGowan, Executive Director WA, Housing Industry Association
Minister address
Hon Simone McGurk MLA, Minister for Industrial Relations, Creative Industries, Heritage, Women and Aged Care and Seniors
National Safety Snapshot
- Stuart Collins, Senior Executive Director Compliance and Workplace Relations - Housing Industry Association
- Libby Pracilio, Director Industry Compliance - Housing Industry Association
Join HIA’s policy team for a strategic update on the national safety landscape and the policy settings shaping the future of residential construction. This session will outline the key regulatory changes on the horizon, emerging WHS trends across the industry, and the practical implications for builders, trades, and supervisors on the ground.
Federal Safety Accreditation: Accessing Projects under the Housing Australia Future Fund
Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner
Hear directly from the Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner as they provide an update on national safety priorities, compliance expectations, and what builders and contractors need to know to work on Federal safety accredited projects.
Morning tea break
Safety Regulation in Practice: A WorkSafe update
Sally North, WorkSafe Commissioner
This session provides an update from WorkSafe on its forward work plan, including upcoming development of Codes, guidance material and compliance resources. Gain practical insight into enforcement priorities, the key focus areas for inspections and what to expect when an inspector attends site.
Workplace Exposure in Practice: Silica and Beyond
GCG Health Safety & Hygiene
This session brings silica and workplace exposure into focus, unpacking the upcoming changes to national standards. It will explore how to monitor airborne contaminants, understand exposure limits such as silica and formaldehyde, and what is reasonably practicable on site. Walk away with clear, practical guidance to strengthen safety practices and confidently manage evolving health and compliance requirements.
Lunch break
More than the Job: Mental health in the Workplace
Mental health is a critical part of building safer, more resilient workplaces. This session explores the realities many individuals face and offers an honest, human perspective on mental health challenges at work. Through a powerful one‑on‑one interview format, the session examines the impact of mental health on individuals and teams, and provides insights into how supporting wellbeing can help strengthen workplace culture.
Handling Psychosocial Risk at Work
The Experience Lab
This interactive session explores psychosocial hazards through immersive, real-world scenarios. Using theatre, storytelling and role-play, it creates a safe environment to practise difficult conversations, test responses and build confidence. Gain practical skills to better recognise, respond to and manage psychosocial risks, helping create safer, more supportive workplaces.
Closing remarks
Michael McGowan, Executive Director WA, Housing Industry Association
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