Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - October, 2021
A north-west Victorian council CEO has resigned over vaccine requirements.
DVA review questioned
The CPSU has accused the Morrison Government of “outsourcing” its mandate to fix veterans’ claim processing.
QLD wrestles with anti-mandate staff
Over 100 police officers and staff have been suspended while thousands of nurses seek exemption from QLD's vaccine mandate.
Compo fraud caught
A truck driver who secretly worked while receiving workers' compensation payments has been ordered to pay over $70,000.
Fine over skylight fall
A Queensland company has been fined $50,00 after a worker received a severe brain injury from falling through a skylight.
New powers in pandemic bill
The Victorian Government has proposed new laws to tighten its pandemic powers.
Stats show safety change
Week 4 of National Safe Work Month is focused on work health and safety hazards inside and out.
Success seen in federal scheme
A review suggests a Commonwealth workplace mental health program has led to increased productivity.
Judge rejects 'apartheid' claim
A senior judge has slammed a Fair Work commissioner over claims vaccine mandates are a form of “medical apartheid”.
School Delta data revealed
Researchers have revealed the data informing the return of students to classrooms in Victoria.
Augusta Zadow prize backs science
This year’s Augusta Zadow Awards are funding safety for farming families and research into early-career paramedics.
Big fine for solar issues
A solar installer has been fined $500,000 for issues at multiple unsafe worksites.
Farm fined for winch trauma
A Queensland mushroom farm has been fined $130,000 over a workplace incident.
MPs suspended over vax refusal
Reports say several members of Victoria’s Legislative Council have been suspended after they refused to provide proof of vaccination.
NSW funds DV refuges
The NSW Government says it is spending almost $500 million on 75 new domestic violence refuges.
Teacher sues over student assaults
A Queensland teacher is taking the state’s education department to court after being assaulted by students.
Doctors' health calls rise
There has been a surge in Queensland doctors seeking help for mental health and acute or chronic stress.