Manufacturing industry resource pack

Manufacturing businesses run on machinery, shift patterns, and complex Awards, all while carrying serious safety and classification exposure. This pack brings together seven resources covering contracts, workplace safety, and ISO certification, plus the pay and compliance changes reshaping the sector. A practical starting point for any manufacturer wanting a clearer picture of where they stand.

Guides 18 September, 2026

What’s inside

Getting contracts right

Guidance on when a written contract is required, plus a checklist for spotting when one no longer matches how someone’s actually working.

The workplace safety manual for employers

A guide to WHS obligations on the floor, from plant risk to toolbox talks.

Award rates and non-compete changes

What the 2026 Award rate rise and the incoming ban on non-competes mean for pay and restraint clauses.

Best standards for manufacturing

An overview of the ISO certifications, from safety to quality, that are becoming a condition of winning work.

Take your business to the next level

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18 September, 2026