NSW Gov’s Hidden Cleaning Crackdown: Is Your Business Non-Compliant?

You won’t see it in a press release. But behind the scenes, NSW Government inspectors have quietly increased workplace hygiene audits — especially in high-foot-traffic businesses.

Here’s what Sydney business owners need to know (and fear) in 2025:

🧾 1. Surprise Audits Are Back

Food courts, clinics, gyms, even co-working spaces — all are now facing unannounced hygiene inspections. A 2-week warning used to be standard. Now? None.

🧼 2. Fines Have Increased

Failure to maintain proper hygiene now carries up to $6,600 in penalties for medium-sized businesses. That’s a lot of money for “missed bin wipe downs.”

🧪 3. Chemical Logging Is Mandatory in Certain Zones

Medical, allied health, and beauty industries now must log chemical use and provide product breakdowns. Ultrix clients? Already sorted.

🛑 4. ATO & WorkSafe NSW Are Sharing Data

Cleaners paid under the table? No ABN? You could be flagged in a multi-agency sweep. It’s happening — and it’s real.

💼 5. Case Study: Clinic Near Parramatta

Got a $4,400 fine after its shared bathroom failed a hand-dryer hygiene test. They didn’t know that mattered. It does.

📣 Call to Action

If you’re not sure whether your cleaner is audit-proof, get an Ultrix inspection. We don’t just clean — we make sure you’re compliant.