Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - September, 2023
Australia's Disability Royal Commission has issued its final report, presenting 222 recommendations for transformative change.
WA cops tap Starlink
The WA Police Force has allocated $8.5 million to equip 550 vehicles and 129 regional police stations with Starlink technology and internet services.
Mine leaders speak on leaks
Operators of the Cadia Newcrest gold mine have apologised to local residents living near Australia's largest gold operation.
Tank firm charged
WorkSafe Victoria has charged a water tank manufacturer following two separate incidents that resulted in one fatality and a serious injury.
Truck explosion reviewed
A safety expert says the explosion of a semi-trailer loaded with blasting material in WA could have been averted.
COVID inquiry announced
The Federal Government has announced an inquiry into the country's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gas payout appealed
The Northern Territory (NT) Government is contesting a court's order to pay nearly $1 million in compensation to former youth detention inmates who were gassed.
Kogan strikes threaten supply
Industrial action is disrupting operations at the Kogan Creek power station, one of Queensland's largest.
Mandate drop shocks nurses
Queensland Health has decided to revoke its COVID-19 vaccination mandate, drawing criticism from the state’s nursing union.
Dating regulation threatened
The Federal Government has warned online dating platforms to bolster their user safety measures or face increased government oversight.
BHP aims at changes
BHP has alerted its investors to dividend cuts under the Albanese government's “same job same pay” reforms.
UN reviews Middle Arm
A UN expert has warned of health and climate risks in the NT’s Middle Arm project.
Watchdog eyes legal firms
The new chief of the Sex Discrimination Commission has her sights on the mining, legal, and retail industries.
Chevron strike continues
The Offshore Alliance has undertaken a second 24-hour strike at Chevron's liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities in Western Australia.
Disability changes coming
The Federal Government is set to scrap the outdated Disability Services Act and impose new standards ...
Mining probe hears concerns
A NSW parliamentary inquiry has heard of the health consequences of lead, gold, silver, and zinc mining operations.
Woodside testing blocked
Woodside's ambitious gas project off Western Australia's northern coast has hit a snag.
Uni violence body demanded
A landmark inquiry has called for an taskforce on university sexual violence.
Commissioner speaks on ignored talks
The chair of a Royal Commission has urged action on Defence and veteran suicide.
New claims appal commissioner
The Sex Discrimination Commissioner says she is appalled by a former Coalition minister's harassment claims.