Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - August, 2017
A NSW community is taking legal action after cancer-causing chemicals were found in their water supply.
Call for focus on killer coal
The Queensland Government has been urged to improve its coal dust monitoring practices.
Jail riot triggers re-think
A review has been launched after a riot broke out in a Tasmanian prison.
Names needed for asbestos register
Researchers are looking for people who have worked or are currently working in asbestos removal to be part of an asbestos removalist register.
Super-union could be blocked
The Federal Government wants to block the merger of Australia’s biggest maritime and construction unions.
Court test for forced shock therapy
The Victorian Supreme Court is testing the validity of forced ‘shock therapy’ laws.
Vaccination campaign coming
Australia's chief medical officer has launched a new campaign to combat anti-vaccination myths.
Report reveals long path for Perth Hospital
WA Health Minister Roger Cook says a new report on lead contamination at the Perth Children's Hospital shows there is still plenty of work to be done.
More time for cop assaults considered
Tasmania is looking at harsher penalties for people who assault off-duty police officers.
Limits laid on contaminated town
The Northern Territory Government has imposed water restrictions on the entire town of Katherine due to PFAS chemical concerns.
Holden agrees to ACCC repair rules
The ACCC has convinced Holden to agree to repair rights beyond what is required by the Australian Consumer Law.
CSG worries studied
Experts have assessed the level of community concern about coal seam gas in Queensland.
NSW caught in early flu peak
The New South Wales Government has been accused of failing to prepare for one of the worst flu seasons on record.
Nurofen 'pain range' payouts launched
Australians who were duped by Nurofen's “misleading” targeted pain relief pills can apply for compensation.
Online courts considered
Leading figures in the Australian legal sector have backed online civil courts.
Climate shifts linked to rising deaths
Experts have measured the expected rise in deaths linked to pollution over coming decades.