Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
Hospitals in Queensland will soon test a new hotline for escalating safety concerns.
Lobby fears pay boost
Miners say new labour laws could kill bonuses, share-based compensation and other incentives.
Seasonal shift studied
Research has exposed a decline in the wellbeing of Timorese seasonal workers upon their return home.
Union demands safety effort
The death of a 17-year-old construction apprentice has ignited calls for a safety overhaul.
Big backing for drone lines
US energy giants have provided millions in funding for an Australian drone start-up.
COVID joins mortality tally
COVID-19 has become the first infectious disease in Australia’s top 5 causes of death since 1970.
Mine lobby slams safety change
One of Australia’s biggest business lobbies is upset at new safety laws.
State sees hMPV rise
A surge in human metapneumovirus (hMPV) infections is hitting New South Wales, with over 1000 reported cases ...
Disability report calls for inclusion
Australia's Disability Royal Commission has issued its final report, presenting 222 recommendations for transformative change.
WA cops tap Starlink
The WA Police Force has allocated $8.5 million to equip 550 vehicles and 129 regional police stations with Starlink technology and internet services.
Mine leaders speak on leaks
Operators of the Cadia Newcrest gold mine have apologised to local residents living near Australia's largest gold operation.
Tank firm charged
WorkSafe Victoria has charged a water tank manufacturer following two separate incidents that resulted in one fatality and a serious injury.
Truck explosion reviewed
A safety expert says the explosion of a semi-trailer loaded with blasting material in WA could have been averted.
COVID inquiry announced
The Federal Government has announced an inquiry into the country's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gas payout appealed
The Northern Territory (NT) Government is contesting a court's order to pay nearly $1 million in compensation to former youth detention inmates who were gassed.
Kogan strikes threaten supply
Industrial action is disrupting operations at the Kogan Creek power station, one of Queensland's largest.
Mandate drop shocks nurses
Queensland Health has decided to revoke its COVID-19 vaccination mandate, drawing criticism from the state’s nursing union.
Dating regulation threatened
The Federal Government has warned online dating platforms to bolster their user safety measures or face increased government oversight.
BHP aims at changes
BHP has alerted its investors to dividend cuts under the Albanese government's “same job same pay” reforms.
UN reviews Middle Arm
A UN expert has warned of health and climate risks in the NT’s Middle Arm project.
Watchdog eyes legal firms
The new chief of the Sex Discrimination Commission has her sights on the mining, legal, and retail industries.