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By Aaron Neilson May 29, 2026
New NSW laws are putting AI and algorithmic management firmly under the WHS spotlight. Aaron Neilson, CEO of The Next Group, on what digital guardrails mean for safety and HR leaders across Australia.
By The Safe Step May 27, 2026
Psychosocial risk, ESG integration, safety technology, and senior sector roles are reshaping the HSE profession in Australia. Here is what the 2026 market data shows.
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By Stephen Coldicutt May 25, 2026
AI can save you hours, but it can't win the room. The Safe Step's Stephen Coldicutt on why emotional intelligence remains the edge HSE candidates need in interviews, hiring, and safety leadership.
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By Stephen Coldicutt May 18, 2026
Safety recruitment expert Stephen Coldicutt on why the best HSE professionals have shifted from auditor to influencer - and what qualifications, psychosocial risk, and AI mean for your safety career in Australia.
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By The Safe Step May 14, 2026
Learn about the latest trends and statistics for Australia's workplace Health, Safety, Environment job market including data broken down by sector, role type and region.
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By Aaron Neilson May 11, 2026
Aaron Neilson, CEO of The Safe Step, shares key AI questions HSE leaders must ask — from data governance to capability shifts. Insights from Qantas, Coles & Accenture.
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By Stephen Coldicutt May 6, 2026
Insights from the 2026 AIHS OHS Breakfast. Steve Coldicutt on why compliance is no longer enough, the generosity of the safety profession, and what AI really means for HSE leaders in Australia.
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By Aaron Neilson April 23, 2026
How are safety leaders applying AI without compromising judgment? Insights from our Melbourne panel on risk, governance, computer vision, pattern recognition and responsible AI in safety.
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April 15, 2026
Ten years of Australia's HSE job market data in one free report. Explore industry trends, state-by-state breakdowns, and the defining moments that shaped the health, safety and environment profession since 2015.
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