Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
A secret report has revealed huge problems faced by Australian forces in their invasion of Iraq.
Implant reports reveal deadly toll
A massive international investigation has revealed a shocking number of medical device-related deaths.
Legionella bug found across QLD
Over half of Queensland's hospitals and aged care centres have tested positive for legionella bacteria.
Pregabalin misuse rising
Ambulance calls for misuse of an anti-epileptic drug called have increased tenfold in Victoria since 2012.
Unions consider casual case
Industrial Relations Minister Kelly O'Dwyer has called on the Federal Court to wrap up an important casual worker test case.
University assault body shelved
Federal Education Minister Dan Tehan has reportedly put aside plans for a taskforce to scrutinise university responses to sexual assault and harassment.
WALGA wants lower road toll
The WA Local Government Association has launched a statewide road safety campaign.
ATO calls for panic alarms
Thousands of Tax Office staff will be given panic buttons on mobile phones in response to security fears.
Work violence linked to heart issues
A new study suggests people who are bullied at work or experience violence at work are at higher risk of heart and brain blood vessel problems.
Foodora rider ruled employee
There could be changes coming for the gig economy, after it was ruled that a Foodora delivery rider was an employee, not an independent contractor.
NDIS stats show positive results
Over 200,000 Australians are now on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), and almost all report positive experiences.
Sexual health closures in SA
Public health advocates are concerned about the closure of sexual health clinics during a syphilis outbreak in Adelaide.
AUSTRAC issues non-profit warning
Financial intelligence agency AUSTRAC has warned non-profits are vulnerable to terrorist infiltration and exploitation.
City hayfever watch goes live
A new project will help Brisbane residents with hayfever and seasonal asthma keep a check on levels of grass pollen in the air.
Fine issued for WA fatality
A mining company has been fined $65,000 over the death of a worker in Western Australia.
Listeria risk studied
Around one in three Australian households are at risk of potentially deadly Listeria infection, new stats suggest.
Booze ads still reaching kids
Research suggests alcohol advertising restrictions are unlikely to reduce young people’s exposure to alcohol marketing.
Schools fight for holy homophobia
Anglican schools are pushing to keep discriminating on the basis of sexuality.