Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - April, 2022
The WA Government is working out what to do with its purpose-built COVID isolation facility.
COVID mental effect checked
Researchers have looked at the effects of Victoria’s strict COVID-19 lockdowns on mental health.
Funds flow to PFAS works
The Coalition has announced half a billion dollars worth of upgrades for airbases.
Banksia upgrades announced
A juvenile centre dubbed “dehumanising” by a WA judge has been granted over $25 million for upgrades.
Councils pushed to fight jab rules
WA residents have pushed over a dozen councils to debate COVID-19 vaccination mandates.
Drunk violence stats sought
A NSW government agency wants data on links between the availability of alcohol and domestic violence.
Locals fly UK drones
Dozens of ADF pilots are in the United Kingdom on a secretive mission to remotely operate British armed drones.
Director jailed over impalement
A Queensland company director has been jailed after a worker was impaled.
Health requests dumped
Services Australia says it is scrapping historical medical record requests...
Integrity stoush continues
Federal Labor says it will move forward with a national integrity commission if it wins the upcoming election, while the Prime Minister has blamed the opposition for delays.
Ramping plan slammed
A review has found plans to fix hospital ramping in Adelaide only made it worse.
Broad call for disaster focus
Councils are calling on the next Federal Government to take disaster mitigation seriously.
Cormann calls for aid boost
Mathias Cormann says Australia should increase foreign aid funding, despite having played a role in cutting billions...
Federal ICAC plan goes quiet
The Prime Minister appears to have put aside plans to establish a federal anti-corruption watchdog.
Court rejects dam appeal
Victims of the 2011 Brisbane floods have lost a High Court over findings against dam engineers.
Charges over officer speed
A Victoria Police officer has been charged after driving at 200 kilometres per hour to a crash involving a colleague.