# Green MP to propose bill capping workplace temperatures

New Zealand Green Party MP Hannah Spencer plans to introduce a bill that would set a legal maximum temperature for workplaces. The bill aims to protect workers from heat-related health risks as global temperatures rise. If passed, it could mandate breaks and cooling measures for indoor and outdoor workers during extreme heat.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/12/green-mp-hannah-spencer-aims-to-pass-law-on-maximum-workplace-temperatures) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:56:27 GMT