Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - May, 2024
The Federal Government says it will invest an extra $18 billion over the next decade to upgrade and strengthen defence bases across northern Australia.
DV bill to boost response
The NSW Government has announced a $230 million domestic violence prevention and support package.
McBride sentence coming
Australian whistleblower David McBride has appeared in court for his sentencing hearing.
Big fine for cobalt exposure
Orica has been fined $1.2 million for exposing workers to harmful cobalt dust.
Fight erupts on QLD rail
Violence has erupted between union and non-union workers at the site of Queensland's $6.3 billion Cross River Rail.
Breach exposes health data
A major data breach has affected thousands of family violence and sexual assault victims.
Bug study looks at hospital loo
A new study finds hospital toilets are hoarding harmful bugs, and men's are worse than women's.
Hospital spread stats emerge
Thousands of patients have contracted COVID-19 in Victorian public hospitals over the past two years, data shows.
Millions saved in vaccine age
A global study has reviewed the global, life-saving impact of vaccines.
Defence heads report green risk
A former Defence chief says climate risks have been overlooked in Australia’s National Defence Strategy.
Funds flow to leaving scheme
The Federal Government has announced its new, $925 million Leaving Violence Program (LVP).
Triple-0 changes called
A report into the Optus triple-0 catastrophe has recommended industry-wide changes.