Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - May, 2021
Authorities are launching a new campaign to stamp out violence in the workplace.
Advocate succeeds in final days
One of Australia’s most prominent asbestos compensation advocates has died.
Builder cops crane fine
An engineering company has been fined after a crane collapsed onto a building in NSW.
Colonial pays to free pipes
A major fuel pipeline firm in the US has paid hackers millions to regain control of its infrastructure.
Government gas may need diesel
Australia’s taxpayer funded gas-fired power plant may have to run on diesel for its first six months.
Paramedic stress surveyed
A new report shows some Victorian paramedics are under stress levels akin to a mental disorder.
States struggle in delayed wave
State health ministers say they are facing the same wave of ill health arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Closed CCC questioned
Queensland’s Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) has been accused of denying public scrutiny.
PMO to answer Higgins timeline
An investigation has resumed investigating when the Prime Minister’s office found out about the alleged rape of former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins.
Power shocks prompt warning
After a spate of electric shocks, WorkSafe Victoria has issued a warning about overhead powerlines.
Software blamed for big doses
A computer error in SA has seen some patients receive over 10 times the necessary amount of medication.
Unions warn of local dump
Unions say Australia’s industrial anti-dumping authority cannot properly safeguard domestic industries.
Experts probe first clot claims
A new study sheds more light on the risk of rare blood clots from the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
NSW issues breach bill
The NSW government has published a draft bill for mandatory data breach notifications.
Violent police figures released
Experts say NSW Police has a major problem with domestic violence perpetrators in its ranks.
Commissioner calls for legal issues
South Australia's Judicial Conduct Commissioner wants details of inappropriate conduct within the legal profession.
Mr Fluffy fund for residents
A $16 million government scheme has been created for victims of loose-fill asbestos.
NDIA quotes slammed by speaker
The NDIA has been accused of selective quoting to support controversial reforms.
New bill to ban angry parents
Aggressive and violent parents may be banned from entering school grounds under a new Victorian government bill.
Options abound for COVID site
Various groups are calling on the Federal Government to support more onshore quarantine facilities.