Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - April, 2016
Youth homelessness costs national health and justice systems more than $600 million a year.
Asylum deal shattered in PNG
Asylum seekers may be able to claim damages from the Australian government following a ruling by the Papua New Guinea (PNG) Supreme Court.
Beaconsfield review calls for more
Nearly 10 years after the Beaconsfield mine collapse left one worker dead and two others trapped underground, safety laws are still not strong enough.
Dramatic gas clip in QLD call to action
International attention has been drawn to the CSG industry in Queensland on the back of a YouTube video.
Expert pushes hard line on cladding
An industry insider says Australia needs full-scale testing of all cladding materials for fire safety.
Food funds could muddy matters
Researchers need funding, but what if they take money from a major contributor to the problem they are researching?
Moves to stop doctor shopping
Victoria has put up $30 million to stop doctor and prescription “shopping”.
Blame and bills in Palmer's wake
It will cost $93 million to start the cleanup of Clive Palmer's Yabulu nickel refinery, the Queensland Government says.
Pride centre planned for LGBTI boost
The Victorian Government’s 2016 budget will include $15 million for Australia's first Pride Centre.
WA cuts could ignite safety issues
The WA electrical union says job cuts could seriously undermine bushfire safety.
RSRT forced off the road
The senate has agreed to abolish Labor’s Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal.
Study links gender with night work burn
New stats suggest women are more likely to be affected by night shiftwork than men.
Rinehart wants new money up north
Iron ore magnate Gina Rinehart says things are rough in the resources sector, but northern Australia still has incredible development opportunities.
Sugar tax effects checked, denied
Advocates say a 20 per cent tax on sugary drinks will save 1,600 lives over 25 years, while reducing the social costs of diabetes, heart disease and stroke.
Gold Coast looks at pop-up fix for pee problem
The Gold Coast council could spend $390,000 on a high-tech way to cut public urination.
Water leaks show lead avoided
Some intriguing documents suggest TasWater has been avoiding scientific findings about lead contamination.
Docs want head knock inquiry
The English Football Association wants an investigation into links between former players and dementia.
Palmer's plays laid bare
Administrators say Clive Palmer’s Queensland Nickel made “significant” uncommercial transactions for the benefit of its directors before it collapsed.
Students unguarded by short staffing
Health unions say staff cuts are putting medical students at risk.