Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - July, 2017
Call for action on cladding
A NSW Government audit has found over 1,000 buildings could contain dangerous cladding.
High-speed safety upgraded
Formula One drivers will soon drive with a new protective ‘halo’ around their heads, but there is some dispute about how useful it will be.
Sitting study finds head effects
Australian research suggests too much sitting could be bad for the brain.
University assault report released
The Human Rights Commission his released a report that gives a disturbing snapshot of sexual assault and harassment at Australian universities.
Ice toll rises
New research shows the annual death toll from methamphetamine use in Australia has doubled.
'Albert' machines called out
Disability advocates say CBA’s new EFTPOS machines cannot be used by the blind.
Airbag recall drags
There are around 1.4 million cars on Australia roads with an airbag that, in some cases, has a 50 per cent chance of firing shrapnel.
Bus strike child risk raised
The Brisbane council says the city’s bus drivers are putting schoolchildren at risk.
Fireys' fight continues
A firefighters’ union rep says reforms in Victoria will end the ‘warfare’ between career and volunteer fireys.
Head knock court case launched
A rugby league player who suffered a brain injury in a tackle is suing.
Doctors' review rejected
A fight has erupted between senior clinicians and management at the Royal Hobart Hospital.
Hospital helps coal claim
Queensland’s Mater hospital has put its name to an advertising campaign for the New Acland stage 3 mine.
CDP scheme hitting hard
An analysis has found that people in the CDP work-for-the-dole scheme are being financially penalised at a concerning rate.
Experts issue shorter warning
An Australian fire safety group says smaller buildings with combustible cladding could be even more vulnerable ...
PM launches security merger
The Federal Government has merged control of Border Force, ASIO, the AFP and the Immigration Department ...
Police abuse claims raised
Queensland Police employees have made dozens of claims for compensation, revealed in documents released under Right to Information.
SA protects subbies' safety
South Australia is looking at new fines and even jail time for builders who bully subcontractors.
Two-tiered fight on flood money
The Queensland and Federal governments are butting heads over cyclone recovery funding.