Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - April, 2021
Indigenous groups say self-determination is key to addressing Aboriginal deaths in custody.
Fukushima flows to ocean
Japan has announced plans to release over a million tonnes of radioactive water into the ocean.
Food apps face Senate
An enquiry has heard Sydney Uber Eats drivers earn less than minimum casual wage during peak times.
Gag order silence slammed
Workplace sexual harassment claims have increased across the country over the past two years.
Feds scrap jab schedule
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has abandoned all targets for the nationwide rollout of COVID-19 vaccines.
Sex discrimination laws expanding
Amendments to the Sex Discrimination Act will see politicians included for the first time.
Tweets linked to real-world violence
New research suggests areas with more misogynistic tweets have higher incidences of domestic and family violence.
Women's minister calls safety summit
The Federal Government will host a national women's safety summit.
Deadly toxin spotted on blooms
A toxin known as the ‘Very Fast Death Factor’ has been found in the air above an algal bloom.
Aged care CCTV tested
A trial of CCTV cameras inside the rooms of aged care residents has begun in SA.
Big Facebook leak spotted
The personal details of over half a billion Facebook users have been leaked online.
Defence aims at AI ethics
Australia’s Defence department is exploring the use of ethical AI systems.
Feds celebrate slow rollout
The Federal Government says the number of medical centres delivering the COVID-19 vaccine will double this week.
Legal action over NT death
Kawasaki Heavy Industries is being sued over a workplace death in the Northern Territory.
New fund for missed victims
The Commonwealth may set up a new compensation fund for asbestos victims in the ACT.