Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
Pole costs fall on owners
Western Power has urged property owners to replace private power poles at their own expense.
ASD joins cyber deal
The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) and Microsoft have embarked on a $5 billion threat sharing partnership.
Disinformation generation tested
Experts say many AI tools lack adequate safeguards to prevent mass health disinformation.
Hacks back North Korean nukes
A UNreport says North Korea’s cyberattacks have brought in US$3 billion to fund nuclear weapons endeavours.
Cameras added for safety sweeps
Body worn cameras will become standard equipment for WorkSafe inspectors in the NT.
Ministers meet on stone ban
Australia has banned the use of engineered stone, effective from 1 July 2024 in most states and territories.
Call to improve indoor air
Scientists and industry leaders are pushing for action on clean indoor air.
Pandemic Accord pushed
Over 100 world leaders have voiced their support for the finalisation of the ‘Pandemic Accord’.
PBS shift in opioid stats
New figures suggest Australia saw a decline in opioid after PBS policy changes.
States chase quarantine fees
Nearly four years since the COVID-19 pandemic's peak, Australian state and territory governments are still chasing down over $70 million in unpaid hotel quarantine fees.
Airport strikes delayed
Planned strikes that could have interrupted holiday flight plans have been postponed.
State seeks smoother planning
The Victorian Government says it is enhancing transparency in the planning system and boosting accountability within local governments.
'Covert' harassment exposed
A new survey has uncovered extensive ‘covert’ sexual harassment at Australian mines.
Ballarat collapse probed
Authorities are investigating a partial mine collapse that resulted in the death of an underground worker in Victoria.
HRC targets corporate culture
The Human Rights Commission has taken aim at ingrained gender biases within corporate cultures.
Social media asked to show work
The eSafety Commissioner has called on social media companies to show how they are blocking extremist material.