Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - April, 2023
NDIS issues acknowledged
The Prime Minister has acknowledged that the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is out of control.
Privacy pushed in awareness week
Australia’s privacy and information commissioners have issued a joint statement urging agencies to prioritise privacy fundamentals.
Mayor assault charge dropped
Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds has been cleared of an alleged assault charge.
Crash kills Snowy 2.0 worker
A subcontractor on the Snowy 2.0 project has been killed in a tragic accident in the New South Wales Snowy Mountains, according to local reports.
Customer aggression measured
A new study measures customer aggression in an effort to keep retail employees safe.
Farm risks outlined
An inquiry has made recommendations to reduce risks in some of the most dangerous work in Australia.
Olympic Dam death investigated
A young worker at BHP's Olympic Dam mine site in South Australia has tragically died following a “serious crash” that occurred on the site on Tuesday.
QR charged over fatal crash
Queensland Rail is set to face criminal charges over a fatal train crash almost two years ago in Central Queensland.
Ghana goes for new jab
Ghana has become the first to approve a new malaria vaccine developed by Oxford University.
Powerful payouts in ACT
ACT electricity distributor Evoenergy says it is paying compensation to residents who suffered damage to their home appliances caused by a power surge.
Ablett launches action
Gary Ablett Snr, one of the greatest Australian football players of all time, has launched legal action against the AFL.
Air crash case ends
Airbus and Air France have been cleared of involuntary manslaughter charges in the deaths of 228 people in 2009.
Cancer cover expands
Tasmania has extended its presumptive cancer list for firefighters to include 20 types of cancer.
NDIS reforms forecast
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is in need of significant reform to ensure its sustainability, according to the Albanese government.
Jenkins leaves a better place
Ministers have marked the exit of Australia’s sex discrimination commissioner.
Traffic change waved ahead
The OneSKY project, a $4.1 billion air traffic control consolidation initiative, has been granted permission to ...
Fukushima probe shows issues
New images captured by an underwater probe have prompted concerns over the earthquake resistance of Japan's Fukushima ...