Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - September, 2018
Experts say legislation to expand surveillance into telecommunication devices could create “systemic weakness or vulnerability”.
NDIS underspend questioned
A key economist says NDIS underspending could hit $5 billion by the end of the financial year.
Pain group issues insurance warning
Changes to private health coverage for chronic pain treatment could push sufferers into opioid drug use, experts are warning.
ACT health review launched
The ACT Government has launched an independent review into workplace culture in ACT public health services.
Alert warns of deadly benchtops
Authorities have issued a safety warning for workers and employers working with engineered stone benchtops.
NSW issues transport program
NSW wants to reduce serious injuries and fatalities in the transport sector.
SA losing protection scheme
The SA Government is scrapping laws intended to punish companies that exploit workers.
Insurance inquiries closing
Senior counsel assisting the royal commission Rowena Orr is summing up the insurance hearings of the banking royal commission.
Drone surveillance taking off
Victoria Police is planning to use drones as part of its new anti-terror strategy.
Harassment stats revealed
About a third of people working in public administration report being victims of sexual harassment at work.
Serious steps for strawberry scare
Federal authorities have been pulled into the ongoing strawberry contamination saga.
Black Dog launches safety posters
A new program seeks to deliver widespread mental health messages to construction workers.
Safe work month coming
October is National Safe Work Month, and authorities want all companies to use it to take stock of their safety initiatives.
Three fined for bin fatality
Three companies have been fined after a fatal incident involving a commercial recycling bin.
Aged care commission coming
The Prime Minister has ordered a royal commission into Australia's aged-care sector.
Dangerous fumes called out
The mining industry is being confronted about the danger of underground diesel fumes.
Welfare cut seems to work
Vaccination rates appear to have increased since welfare payments were cut for unvaccinated children.
Coroner wants open-flue to go
A Victorian coroner has recommended open-flue gas heaters be phased out following the death of a 62-year-old woman.