Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - May, 2023
The Department of Defence’s management of health services for the Australian Defence Force has been criticised.
BCA rejects gig plans
Businesses are gearing up to oppose the Albanese government's gig worker laws.
Good design outlined
Comcare has released ‘good work design’ resources for managers and supervisors.
Licence pulled for missed checks
A South Australian asbestos contractor has had their licence suspended for failing to identify and remove asbestos before ...
NAB opens some pay data
NAB has been ordered to reveal payroll data after allegations of discrimination.
Part blame for shoulder pain
A court has found ‘contributory negligence’ played a role in a hospital worker’s injury.
Union pressure alleged
Authorities are investigating claims that union figures have intimidated Indigenous firms.
Shorten probes Centrelink stabbing
A former police commissioner will review security measures at Centrelink Service Centres following a stabbing incident.
Union responds to Pluto
A recent incident has ignited a clash between unions and Woodside Energy, and raised concerns over worker safety.
Navy complaints unveiled
An inquiry has heard close to 700 complaints of unacceptable behaviour have been lodged with Royal Australian Navy Fleet Command in the past two years.
Disaster costs tallied
Weather-related disasters have caused around AU$6.5 trillion worth of damage in the past 50 years.
Jail over jumping castle fires
A man who tried to dominate Melbourne’s jumping castle game faces serious jail time.
PFAS block risks chips
The world is cracking down on PFAS chemicals, but the toxic materials are vital for computer chip production.
Safety summit coming
The draft program for Australia’s first World Congress on workplace health and safety has been released.
State tightens WorkCover
Businesses will have to pay higher premiums and face stricter criteria around mental health claims in reforms to Victoria’s WorkCover system.
Sydney defects tallied
An interim report has revealed a backlog of nearly 40,000 defects across Sydney's train network.
Drag pushed to Parliament
Embattled drag performers have found safety in one of Victoria’s best known houses.
Mould prompts WA move
Peel Health Campus, located south of Perth, has diverted patients to other hospitals after the recent discovery of mould in its air conditioning system.
Safety pause on big wind farm
Construction work at the 800MW Clarke Creek wind farm in eastern Australia has been temporarily halted due to reported safety concerns.
FWO review looms
The Albanese government has announced it will be launching an external review of the Fair Work Ombudsman ...