Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - July, 2023
A NSW Parliamentary inquiry will look at mining’s impact on health and the environment.
RTBU takes action on Qube
NSW’s Rail Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) has initiated legal action to terminate Qube's lockout of 200 workers.
Tractor death drives ban call
A coroner is calling for a ban on vintage tractors after a man was crushed by the same vehicle that killed his father.
Vaccine complaints stall
There has been very little progress on many vaccine mandate complaints in Victoria.
Generational bill prepped
New laws could see the Federal Government forced to consider climate impacts on future generations when approving ...
Jenkins progress drags
Minister for women, Katy Gallagher, says the government faces challenges in implementing the Jenkins report.
UA campaign probed
Senators have grilled Universities Australia (UA) over a $1.5 million anti-sexual violence campaign.
Light shined on fatal work
Researchers are investigating what drives suicidal thoughts in the Australian construction industry.
Safety snapshot shows rise
New statistics show a rise in work-related injuries among apprentices and trainees.
Union block knocked in court
The CFMEU has been hit with a $60,000 fine for the use of its ‘No Ticket, No Start’ tactic.
Ratio issues reported
Workers claim Victoria's Alfred Health is failing to meet legally-mandated nurse-to-patient ratios in its resuscitation and trauma bays.
State funds bullying response
The NSW cabinet has backed a substantial $15 million budget to implement anti-bullying and harassment reforms.
Uni safety demanded
Calls are growing for the Federal Government to take action against sexual assault at universities.
ACT ESA head steps down
Commissioner Georgeina Whelan has stood down amid claims of cultural issues at the ACT Emergency Services Agency (ESA).
Nuclear site knocked back
A federal court has ruled against the government's plan to build a nuclear waste facility ...
Pollution impact plotted
Surface water pollution could potentially impact a staggering 5.5 billion people worldwide by the year 2100.
Antarctic blaze reviewed
Reports have gained an inside look at the Australian Transport Safety Bureau’s investigation of an Antarctic ship fire.
Big fine for chipper death
A record $2.25 million fine has been imposed on a tree removal company following a fatality in NSW.
Gold mine fire contained
A rapid response has reportedly contained a fire that caused significant damage to the processing plant at Kalgoorlie's Super Pit gold mine.
Lift case drives union call
A lift company has been fined over $200,000 for unjustly firing two union delegates who raised safety and entitlement concerns.