Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
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The Federal Government is set to scrap the outdated Disability Services Act and impose new standards ...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.
Thin bug killer scores well
Australian researchers have invented a nano-thin superbug-slaying material.
Defence charged over deaths
The Department of Defence is facing legal action for alleged violations of federal workplace health and safety laws.
Gig expansion suggested
Unions want Labor's proposed minimum conditions for gig workers expanded to cover independent contractors operating offline.