Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - April, 2023
Canberra Hospital will pay a $7 million settlement to a 17-year-old boy as part of a medical negligence case.
Contraceptive claims heard
A class action lawsuit representing approximately 1,000 Australian women will go before ...
Hospital responds to horror event
Charges have been laid after a doctor was allegedly stabbed at a Tasmanian hospital over the weekend.
Leaks reveal spy details
Authorities are scrambling after sensitive US intelligence documents leaked online.
Rowland outlines safety plans
The Communications Minister has outlined her plans for online safety in response to a government inquiry into social media and internet safety.
Survey sees slavery needs
A new survey says business groups want a commissioner to deal with slavery.
App banned on China fears
Australia has followed in the footsteps of other Western countries by imposing a ban on the use of TikTok ...
Antarctic issues detailed
A new report shows workplace sexism exists even at the far ends of the Earth.
Court to rule on climate needs
The International Court of Justice will soon determine states' legal and financial obligations to prevent climate harm.
Boyle case causes concern
A South Australian court ruling has sparked concern over the protection of whistleblowers in Australia.
Clearance system questioned
The Defence department is reportedly struggling to process staff security clearances.
New tool to compare care
Experts have developed a new method for aged care providers to monitor and compare care.
PPE waste probed
Questions have been asked about millions of dollars’ worth of unusable PPE in Tasmania.