Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
Miners and other big businesses face new union resilience following Labor’s IR changes.
Recycling firm fined for harm
A Victorian recycler has been fined $200,000 after worker suffered horrific injuries.
School fined for lift incident
A Queensland school has been fined $200,000 for the death of a staff member.
NDIS reports on supports
The long-awaited NDIS review proposes transformative changes to Australia’s disability support system.
Big fine for labour breach
A labour hire company has received the largest penalty in the history of Australian labour hire licensing law.
NSW reviving IR court
The NSW parliament has passed laws aimed at improving workers' wages and conditions.
Second MSF charge pulled
A magistrate has dismissed a second criminal workplace safety charge against MSF Sugar.
Stone study splits risks
Experts have raised questions about the safety of alternatives to engineered stone.
Pollution deaths tallied
A new report says fossil fuels account for 5 million extra air pollution deaths per year.
Climate loss fund formed
COP28 nations have established a new climate fund that some already see as inadequate.
COVID spending counted
Almost $14 billion was spent on Australia's health system response to COVID-19 up until mid-2022, according to a report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.
Union concerned at new duties
Tasmanian health unions are concerned new changes could see firefighters responding to medical emergencies in the absence of paramedics.
Festive danger forecast
Retailers and workers are bracing for a surge in customer abuse as the holiday season approaches.
Fire issue could slow sites
Major projects in Victoria could be disrupted by a union stoush over safety training.
Lobbies fear IR spree
Major business lobbies say the Government is trying to rush IR amendments with no consultation ...