Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
Queensland councils want body-worn cameras made legal for regulatory officers.
State issues brown alert
The Victorian Government has activated a Code Brown alert across multiple hospitals.
AC raised as rights issue
A lack of air conditioning at Roebourne Regional Prison in WA could be a human rights matter.
AG questioned on class changes
The Attorney-General’s department has been questioned about the constitutionality of planned class action reform.
Lawyer slams school silence
Legal experts want changes to be made so that teachers cannot simply be moved from one school to the next when they are accused of crimes.
Nystar outlines smelter upgrades
Nyrstar claims a $285-million upgrade to its Hobart zinc smelter will address safety and environmental concerns.
Authorities watch RAT rorts
The completion regulator says people are being gouged for rapid antigen tests.
Cut-offs come at risky times
Research shows Northern Territory communities are being put at risk by power disconnections.
Microsoft reports on Ukraine hack
Microsoft says it has found destructive malware in Ukraine government agency systems.
PFAS review finds limited effect
Local experts have completed a major review of the effect of toxic firefighting foam.
Path open for improved Parliament
A recent review has provided powerful new tools for making Parliament safer.
VR fires boost response
Researchers have used virtual reality bushfires to study peoples’ responses.
'Surgeons' face cosmetic change
State and federal governments are preparing a crackdown on cosmetic surgeons.
Copper killing improved
Australian engineers have come up with a copper surface that eliminates bacteria in just two minutes.
Reinfection risk should drive jabs
Experts say Australians who have already had COVID-19 need to also get vaccinated.
Slavery framework to help locals
Many Australian businesses are still ignoring their role in modern slavery.
WA workers locked out
More than 1,900 WA government workers have missed a deadline to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
BHP mandate rejected
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has found a mandatory vaccination order at a Hunter Valley coal mine was not lawful or reasonable.
Prelude fire cause unknown
A fire has shut down Prelude - the world's largest floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessel.