Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
London has tightened its congestion charge for cars driving through the city centre.
Cash responds to leaving QC
The ABCC’s chief lawyer has walked out in protest against his former boss's conduct.
Missing manual won't slow House works
A contractor working on security upgrades at Parliament House has lost a 1000-page security manual.
PCH delays laid out
Officials have admitted lead contamination is not the only major problem at the Perth Children’s Hospital yet to be fixed.
PE cladding gap stays open
The Federal Government has rejected a ban on imports of combustible aluminium composite cladding.
Training linked to mental help
Basic mental health training for managers can bring significant benefits, research shows.
Automation explosion studied
Mining automation is set to grow in value by almost 50 per cent by 2023, according to a new report.
Doctors slam office operations
Doctors’ lobbies say underqualified surgeons in day clinics are increasing the number of botched medical procedures.
Pollution death toll mapped
A new report says pollution has been responsible for an estimated nine million premature deaths a year.
Victoria moves on assisted dying
Victoria is on track to become the first jurisdiction in Australia to allow euthanasia.
Farm labor risks raised
A parliamentary inquiry has heard Australian horticulture is ripe for indebted labour akin to slavery.
NDIS review slams sluggish efforts
A large-scale review has found the NDIS will be rolled out late, and could rely on foreign workers.
Victoria hitting herd-level help
Victoria is on the verge of achieving the ‘holy grail’ of 95 per cent immunisation.
Call for more workplace focus
The Sex Discrimination Commissioner says recent scandals should be used to shine a light on ...
Developer donation ban looms
Queensland has introduced legislation to ban donations to local and state politicians from property developers, but not unions.
Expert gives leg space warning
The lack of leg space on commercial flights could prevent passengers from bracing in a plane crash.
Anti-smokers want US move mirrored
Public health advocates want tobacco companies to advertise the lethality of their products.
Gardasil upgrade backed
The Federal Government has approved the free delivery of an updated vaccine.
Insurance shake-up detailed
The Federal Government has announced a major private health shakeup, but some say it should go further.
Privacy raised in triple-0 push
The NSW Government is considering high-tech triple-0 service upgrades, but there are privacy concerns already.
Defence admits foam failure
The Department of Defence says it should have warned the public about PFAS contamination earlier.