59041 (2025). Hon Jan Tinetti to the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

Written Question

Published date: 20 Jan 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	59041 (2025)
Question asked:	16 Dec 2025
Member asking:	Hon Jan Tinetti
Portfolio:	Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety
Minister replying:	Hon Brooke van Velden
Answer received:	12 Jan 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_59041_2025
Document guid:	42cdebeb-c39c-4cae-954f-c459e38c99a4

59041 (2025). Hon Jan Tinetti to the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety: What actions, if any, is the Government taking to align with international jurisdictions that have moved to restrict or ban engineered stone due to the risk of silicosis?

Hon Brooke van Velden: MBIE is developing advice on managing the risks of working with engineered stone. This includes considering alignment with other jurisdictions.