Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - May, 2018
The Catholic Church, Anglican Church, Salvation Army, Scouts Australia and the YMCA have all signed on to the national redress scheme for child abuse survivors.
Hunt sorry for swearing at mayor
Health Minister Greg Hunt has apologised for verbally assaulting Katherine Mayor Fay Miller.
Police cop to RBT rort
Victoria Police has admitted its officers falsified over 250,000 roadside breath tests over five years.
AI wins cancer-spotting test
An artificial intelligence system has beat experienced dermatologists at diagnosing skin cancer.
Airbag recall expanded
The ACCC has added more cars to its list of vehicles featuring potentially deadly airbags.
Authorities issue heater warning
Authorities are warning that old gas heaters can produce dangerous levels of carbon monoxide.
More fines over powerline injury
Two companies have now been fined over an incident in which an apprentice was seriously burned after making contact with powerlines.
Union speaks on bus abuse
Darwin bus drivers say they are fatigued from having to deal with an almost daily barrage of abuse.
'Gluten-free' claims tested
A review has found significant levels of gluten in products labelled ‘gluten free’.
Corruption plan rejected
The Federal Government has knocked back Labor's proposal for a federal corruption watchdog.
Laws tightened for ES attacks
Victoria could put attacks on emergency service workers in the same category as murder and rape.
Liddell emissions revealed
The Liddell power station appears to be emitting nearly three times the recommended amount of toxic nitrogen oxide.
PFAS checks expanded in SA
The Defence Department says it will widen its probe into the spread of PFAS chemicals in Adelaide.
State faces big cladding bill
A taskforce has found as many as 12,000 Queensland buildings could contain flammable cladding.
Rio moving on robo-rail
Rio Tinto’s autonomous train network in the Pilbara has gained safety approval.
Senate reports on climate threat
A Senate inquiry has dubbed climate change a “current and existential national security risk” to Australia.
Outrage over paramedic assault ruling
The Victorian Government is considering new measures to protect paramedics.
Tweet sacking case continues
Comcare is appealing a ruling that found an Immigration Department worker’s sacking for critical tweets was unlawful.