Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - July, 2019
A catering company has accused a local government of using underhanded tactics to shut it down.
Libs accused of burying allegations
Two former NSW Liberal staffers have made public assault allegations ...
Circus Rio reopens
SafeWork SA says key non-compliance issues at Circus Rio have been addressed, following a series of injuries.
Fine for bullying failure
A NSW tradesman has been fined in relation to the bullying of young workers.
Gold mine fined
A WA gold miner has been fined $150,000 over death of worker – the mine’s third fatality in a six year period.
Roundup payout cut
A US judge has slashed the payout for a couple who blamed the glyphosate-based weed-killer Roundup for their cancer.
Servo sweep spots issues
A service station inspection program in WA has found some areas of concern.
Nurse attacked in QLD
A nurse has been taken into intensive care after being attacked at Toowoomba Hospital.
Climate calls continue
New independent MP Zali Steggall is calling for a nationwide climate emergency declaration – a push already undertaken by dozens of local governments.
Radioactive 'cells' slammed
Sydney residents have voted against a plan to bury radioactive waste in their neighbourhood.
Farm fines ramped up
New South Wales could soon impose fines of up to $400,000 and potential prison time for activists who invade farms.
Quad bike safety raised again
Farmers are calling for new laws forcing quad bikes to be fitted with roll bars.
Vale convicted in Brazil
Mining company Vale SA has been convicted for damages caused by the deadly rupture of a tailings dam that killed over 200 people in January.
Safety raised in solar plan
The NSW Government's solar battery program is put at risk by a lack of training in the industry, reports say.
Hands shake on building reform
State and federal ministers are working on nationally consistent building standards.
Health strike to hit NSW
Thousands of NSW health workers will strike next month, demanding better security after a spike in violent attacks.
Unions bristle at looming bill
The ACTU says the Coalition’s union crackdown could breach international conventions.
Big fund for cladding fix
Victorian taxpayers will pay for rectification works on buildings with dangerous combustible cladding.
Deaths lead to safety 'reset'
The Queensland Government is appointing more inspectors in response to recent mine-related tragedies.
Nuclear poll approved
A ballot on a proposed nuclear storage facility on the Eyre Peninsula will go ahead after Federal Court intervention.