Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - November, 2022
The Federal Government's industrial relations bill has passed the lower house of Parliament.
Kids tied in grim vision
Media reports have revealed serious allegations of excessive force in Western Australia's only youth detention centre, Banksia Hill.
Queensland tightens key codes
Queensland has introduced two new OHS codes, covering psychological wellbeing and silicosis prevention.
ACCC wants tech protections
The competition regulator wants new measures to address harms from digital platforms to Australian consumers.
PS prominent in DCA list
Four federal organisations have been included in a list of Australia’s most inclusive employers.
NT considers crime plan
Northern Territory authorities are looking at removing at-risk children from their families if they are found ...
Robodebt probe hears legal issue
A senior public servant says she could not stop the Robodebt scheme despite knowing it was illegal.
AAT claims uncovered
Several members of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) have been the subject of bullying, harassment or ...
Fine for repeated risks
A Victorian builder has been fined $100,000 for failing to control a number of risks, despite no one being injured.
IR changes debated
The Federal Government is willing to tweak its industrial relations bill in the hope of passing it by the end of the year.
Racism linked to hot cells
A leading Indigenous affairs advocate says racism is to blame for a lack of air conditioning at WA's hottest jail.
Safe Work stats updated
Safe Work Australia has issued new stats that give insight on the state of work health and safety in Australia.
Terms released for NSW probe
The NSW Government has issued the terms of reference for its independent review of SafeWork NSW.
Panel plans pandemic steps
Health experts from around the world have come to a consensus on actions they say will end the persistent threat of COVID-19.
Respect page launched
The Federal Government has launched a new website for people facing sexual harassment in their workplaces.