Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - December, 2020
An audit has found NSW state insurer icare paid some operating costs with money meant for injured workers.
Drivers resign over EBA
Melbourne train drivers are leaving their union en masse over what they say are unsafe workplace conditions.
EPA scraps dump approvals
Victoria’s Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has reversed its approval for three toxic waste dumps.
Porter backs pay plans
The Federal Government has knocked back a union attempt to get tough on underpayments.
Shock appeal rejected
An appeal against a conviction for a workplace electric shock in Queensland has been knocked back.
Turbine syndrome re-studied
Researchers have taken another look at whether wind ‘farm’ turbine noise in the environment can affect sleep and wellbeing of nearby residents.
Audits finds harassment gaps
The Victorian Auditor-General’s Office (VAGO) says many councils are failing to provide harassment-free workplaces.
Report slams aged response
A Senate report has found the Morrison government is to blame for aged care failures during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Casual switch questioned
The Federal Government is defending its planned IR reforms against concern that the changes will not do what they claim.
Safe Work issues Summer warning
Safe Work Australia says with Summer rolling around again, workers should be reminded of the risks of working in heat and in air pollution.
March mooted for local jabs
With COVID-19 vaccinations on the way for the US and UK, Australian authorities say locals must wait a little bit longer.
Solar fires spotted
Authorities are cracking down after a spike in solar panel-related house fires in NSW.