Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - April, 2020
The Federal Government has been accused of bribing schools to reopen by June.
Defence predicts pandemic response
A confidential Defence Department report last year predicted many of the shortages and behaviours of the COVID-19 pandemic.
GM ban largely lifted
South Australia is lifting its ban on genetically-modified crops, but councils still have a choice.
Cops probe cruise ship spread
The NSW Homicide Squad is investigating 21 deaths connected to the Ruby Princess cruise ship.
Health staff want PPE clarity
A lack of PPE is causing Australian frontline healthcare workers to question their willingness to work.
ACCC expands energy links
Regulators have expanded the potential for cooperation in the energy sector.
COVID app launched
The Federal Government has launched its COVIDSafe tracking app, but has not provided the source code as promised.
New sensors for smart shirts
Engineers have developed a way to incorporate electronic sensors into stretchy fabrics, allowing clothes to monitor vital signs.
Ombudsmen alerted to NSW issues
Clinicians have asked NSW’s ombudsmen to investigate claims of systemic failures at NSW Health.
Science denial on risk list
A new report finds science denial is one of the greatest risks to humanity.
Bushfire studies funded
The Federal Government has put up $5 million for researchers to study the health impacts of bushfires.
High speed in fatal derailment
An interim report has been released into a fatal train derailment in early 2020.
PFAS class action launched
A PFAS class action involving more than 40,000 Australians has been launched against the Department of Defence.
AMA urges surgery
The AMA says Australia needs to get back to routine health care, or risk a greater toll than COVID-19 will bring.
Privacy pledge for tracing app
The Federal Government is attempting to calm privacy fears over its new contact tracing app.
Sewers swept for virus data
Every flush of the toilet could soon play a role in tracking and stemming the spread of COVID-19.
Bushfire hearings begin
A ceremonial hearing has kicked off the royal commission into Australia's unprecedented bushfires.
Slug saga continues
The Victorian Government wants to buy a council-owned catering firm that is linked to allegations of evidence tampering.
Sub staff studied
For people locked down around Australia, there may be some lessons to learn from submariners.