Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
An expert on the mafia says big public works are big targets for organised crime.
Insider questions union moves
A senior CFMEU official has questioned the looming merger of Australia’s biggest unions.
Vaccine messaging assessed
New research suggests it is hard to promote the success of vaccination, but easy to scare mothers with the risks.
5G risks run skin deep
Concerns have been raised about the potential health effects of new 5G mobile phone technology.
AMA wants insurance streamlined
The AMA says private medicine is “under siege” from “junk” healthcare policies.
Experts want end to overdiagnosis
Australian clinicians want a serious focus on the problems of overdiagnosis and related overtreatment.
Flu spike strains QLD
Queensland’s worst flu season in five years is putting an unprecedented strain on services.
Plane deal too complex to land
Airservices Australia has been accused of a conflict of interest over a billion-dollar traffic management contract.
Local pollutants illegal elsewhere
Environmentalists say Australian power stations produce levels of toxic air pollution that would be illegal in ...
NSW faces foam class action
A NSW community is taking legal action after cancer-causing chemicals were found in their water supply.
Call for focus on killer coal
The Queensland Government has been urged to improve its coal dust monitoring practices.
Jail riot triggers re-think
A review has been launched after a riot broke out in a Tasmanian prison.
Names needed for asbestos register
Researchers are looking for people who have worked or are currently working in asbestos removal to be part of an asbestos removalist register.
Super-union could be blocked
The Federal Government wants to block the merger of Australia’s biggest maritime and construction unions.
Court test for forced shock therapy
The Victorian Supreme Court is testing the validity of forced ‘shock therapy’ laws.
Vaccination campaign coming
Australia's chief medical officer has launched a new campaign to combat anti-vaccination myths.
Report reveals long path for Perth Hospital
WA Health Minister Roger Cook says a new report on lead contamination at the Perth Children's Hospital shows there is still plenty of work to be done.
More time for cop assaults considered
Tasmania is looking at harsher penalties for people who assault off-duty police officers.
Limits laid on contaminated town
The Northern Territory Government has imposed water restrictions on the entire town of Katherine due to PFAS chemical concerns.
Holden agrees to ACCC repair rules
The ACCC has convinced Holden to agree to repair rights beyond what is required by the Australian Consumer Law.