Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - March, 2021
The Federal Government has blamed the states for the slow rollout of COVID-19 vaccines.
Female pain misread more
New research suggests physical pain among women is not taken as seriously as for men.
Food apps slapped with safety warning
NSW authorities have slammed major food delivery platforms for ignoring worker safety.
Implant safety test spots leaks
Australian scientists have developed a new safety test for bionic implants.
Long hours linked to heart risk
Working long hours appears to increase the chances of a second heart attack.
CHRIS aids COVID response
Developers say that a high-tech ICU monitoring tool saved lives in Victoria’s COVID-19 second wave.
MP stays after harassment claim
Queensland MP Andrew Laming is giving up his parliamentary roles, but not his position, after bullying and harassing women.
Councillors report gender abuse
Researchers are investigating gender abuse and harassment in Victorian councils.
DVA still processing slowly
Despite spending $82 million dollars on contract hires last year, Veterans Affairs has failed to reduce processing times for claims.
Staff sign bullying letter
Political staffers and public servants have come together to demand a confidential bullying complaints process.
ACCC announces 2021 targets
The ACCC is taking aim at common yet dangerous devices like quad bikes, button batteries and even falling furniture.
Mirabella heading for FWC
The Federal Government has picked former Liberal MP Sophie Mirabella to join the Fair Work Commission.
PM's date claims questioned
The Prime Minister has been accused of misleading Parliament over an inquiry into allegations of sexual assault ...
ANAO spots cyber gaps
The ANAO has revealed several federal departments are relying on “ad hoc” cyber security systems.
Ex-NDIS head slams 'robo-planning'
One of the architects of the NDIS says the government should re-think its new eligibility model.
Green limits miss key emissions
New pollution limits have been imposed on Victorian power stations, but greenhouses gases will not be limited.
Porter's return panned
The Attorney-General has been slammed for his plan to return to “full-time salary doing part-time work”.
TGA backs AstraZeneca jab
The TGA has approved the domestic production of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
Gutted IR billed passed
The Morrison government has gutted its industrial relations omnibus bill in exchange for a win in the Senate.
WHO reports on age discrimination
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first report on what could be the most common form of discrimination in the world - ageism.