Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - March, 2016
Federal MP and embattled mining boss Clive Palmer has blamed regulatory processes for a big delay in restarting his nickel refinery.
Protests over gas giant's safety
Union members in Darwin have held a protest against working conditions at the Ichthys LNG construction project.
SA strangled by reams of red tape
A new report says red tape on water and electricity prices in South Australia must be slashed, and the state could do with fewer government Ministers as well.
Staff abused over power bill money-grab
Horizon Power's managing director says abuse experienced by power company employees “may be understandable but unfortunate”.
Two new towers moving to Melbourne
Two new skyscrapers have been approved at an iconic site in Melbourne’s CBD.
Sector reacts to word of dodgy acts
Australia’s insurance world has been scrambling in response to damning revelation about Commonwealth Bank’s insurance arm.
Can't reach them? Beat them
A West Australian mayor wants trouble-making kids to be caned, and is looking to the Barnett Government for support.
Black lung inquiry fires up
A senate inquiry into the rise of black lung in Queensland coal miners begins this week.
NSW sweep nets eighteen
New South Wales police have reported on their ongoing truck safety crack down, focused this time in the state’s north.
Tough terms for transport attacks
The South Australian Government is seeking to impose hefty jail terms on people who attack public transport staff.
Truck checks stepped up early
Tasmania and the ACT have adopted National Heavy Vehicle Inspection Manual Version 2, and will now hold operators to new inspection standards.
Tech science seeks out virtual risks
Virtual reality will soon be a big part of many people’s lives, but little is known about the possible psychological effect of life in a false world.
Truth hindered by secret probes
The South Australian Opposition says incidents in the South Australian health system are the subject of secret inquiries outside the reach of the coroner's court.
Lawler quits after near-year's leave
Fair Work Commission (FWC) vice-president Michael Lawler has resigned, ending a long-running legal dispute and leaving a big bill for time on leave.
Cable recall crawling along
Progress has been slow for a recall of dodgy electrical cabling installed in thousands of Australian homes.
CEOs scot-free after scandals
The chiefs companies hit with serious lawsuits often end up with a better reputation.