Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - August, 2022
A legal expert says the Federal Government should look to WA when creating its national anti-corruption body.
Surveillance tech surveyed
Experts say workers are being left behind by technological shifts in Australia’s retail sector.
COVIDSafe app scrapped
The COVIDSafe app has been scrapped, but little change is expected given that the app did not do much.
Darwin prison issues exposed
Lawyers say the Northern Territory should scrap mandatory sentencing due to issues at Darwin's prison.
Fine for lack of RAT data
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has fined two pharmaceutical companies over low quality rapid antigen tests (RATs).
New body for NDIS theft
An NDIS taskforce has been created to hunt down the theft of billions from disability clients.
NSW report shows grim culture
A culture of bullying and sexual harassment in NSW parliament has been revealed.
Tired brains make worse choices
French researchers have studied the fatigue that comes after a long day of thinking.
CCC probe suggests changes
The report from an inquiry into Queensland corruption watchdog has been released.
Heads reflect on bio-threats
Public sector leaders have appeared before a senate committee on the adequacy of Australia’s biosecurity measures.
Report calls for DVA change
The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has handed down its interim report.
CFMEU money returned
The SA Labor Party has been pushed to return a $125,000 election donation from the Victorian branch of the CFMEU.
Cop culture hurts DV response
Cultural issues at the Queensland Police Service (QPS) are affecting its response to domestic violence.
FWC reviews aged care wages
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) is considering a pay rise for aged care workers.
MPs agree to bio scheme
Federal, state and territory ministers have agreed to Australia’s first national biosecurity plan.
Safety charge for NT city
A council in the Northern Territory has been charged over a near-drowning incident.
Car eyes enhanced
Queensland robotics researchers working with the Ford Motor Company have found a way to tell an autonomous vehicle which cameras to use when navigating.