Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
The Offshore Alliance has undertaken a second 24-hour strike at Chevron's liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities in Western Australia.
Disability changes coming
The Federal Government is set to scrap the outdated Disability Services Act and impose new standards ...
Mining probe hears concerns
A NSW parliamentary inquiry has heard of the health consequences of lead, gold, silver, and zinc mining operations.
Woodside testing blocked
Woodside's ambitious gas project off Western Australia's northern coast has hit a snag.
Uni violence body demanded
A landmark inquiry has called for an taskforce on university sexual violence.
Commissioner speaks on ignored talks
The chair of a Royal Commission has urged action on Defence and veteran suicide.
New claims appal commissioner
The Sex Discrimination Commissioner says she is appalled by a former Coalition minister's harassment claims.
Thin bug killer scores well
Australian researchers have invented a nano-thin superbug-slaying material.
Defence charged over deaths
The Department of Defence is facing legal action for alleged violations of federal workplace health and safety laws.
Gig expansion suggested
Unions want Labor's proposed minimum conditions for gig workers expanded to cover independent contractors operating offline.
Strikes loom on LNG giant
WA’s Chevron liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities still face imminent strikes ...
Cops prepped for drug change
ACT police are being put through an attitudinal shift ahead of drug decriminalisation.
Cyber list grows
The list of businesses falling under the "National Significance" category has expanded ...
Head knock report released
The Senate has issued a report from its inquiry into concussions and repeated head trauma in sports.
Tear gassing payout ordered
The NT Supreme Court has awarded almost $1 million in damages to former Don Dale inmates for tear gassing.
Chevron strike to escalate
Unions are planning a significant escalation of industrial action at Chevron’s WA plants.