Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - March, 2018
Unions are calling on the Federal Government to set up an independent regulator to oversee safety in the gig economy.
Affluent areas lead non-vaccination
Sydney's richest suburbs have some of the lowest rates of child immunisation, according to a new report.
Vic. releases fire deal
The Victorian Government has come up with a new workplace deal for the Metropolitan Fire Brigade.
ACT building gaps assessed
The ACT Government will review its building regulations following concerning stories of defect-riddled apartments in Canberra.
Asbestos legacy detailed
The challenges of Australia’s asbestos legacy have been outlined in a new report.
Hackathon helps mine giant
A high-tech equipment inspection system has taken top prize at Komatsu’s three-day mining ‘hackathon’.
QLD denied disability exemption
The Human Rights Commission has refused to exempt the Queensland Government’s new $4.4 billion trains from disability laws.
Pollution savings could pay for Paris
Experts say the health benefits could outweigh the costs of implementing the Paris Climate Agreement.
TEPCO yet to reveal tank plan
Japanese authorities have no official plan for what to do with more than 1 million tonnes of radioactive water at the Fukushima nuclear power plant.
Horrific hazing highlighted
The Education Minister has spoken out about violent hazing rituals at university colleges.
Turnbull makes bullying call
The Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has urged all school principals to help stamp out bullying and violence online and at school.