Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - August, 2024
Staff at Victoria's building regulator have been charged in a corruption probe.
CFMEU crackdown continues
The Federal Government is attempting to address ongoing controversies surrounding the CFMEU.
Ventilation lessons studied
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the essential role of indoor air quality in preventing the spread of airborne pathogens.
AFP strike looms
Federal police officers across Australia are poised to embark on industrial action.
H5N1 infections probed
Experts have reviewed the cases of two dairy farm workers who contracted the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain of bird flu.
Pollution impacts people's mood
Researchers are using a new measurement to show how a person’s mood or affect fluctuates with daily changes in air pollution.
Serious myGov issues reported
An Ombudsman’s report has highlighted serious issues with myGov’s security.
Shorten keen for NDIS change
NDIS Minister Bill Shorten has expressed optimism that the Senate will pass a bill designed to reform ...
WHO issues superbug alert
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for vigilance as an antibiotic-resistant superbug spreads.
Police to review kids' treatment
Queensland Police says it will review the treatment of children in watch houses.
Terror threat detailed
Australia's national terrorism threat level has been elevated to “probable” due to an alarming rise in violent extremism ...
Bus firm fined for roadside fatality
CDC South East Queensland has been fined $180,000 for failing to ensure the safety of two young mechanics who were fatally injured while working on a broken-down bus.
Harassment reports ordered
Queensland employers will soon be required to proactively address the risk of sexual harassment in the workplace.
Ministers agree on safety reforms
Ministers have agreed on new safety incident notification reforms.
Salmonella payout ordered
A former kitchen hand at a Canberra cafe has been awarded over $65,000 after contracting salmonella in 2017.
Stone sweep leads to seizure
WorkSafe Victoria has been cracking down on engineered stone following a recent ban.
Turbulence worsens in changing climate
Climate change appears to be exacerbating the frequency of invisible 'clear air' turbulence.
Callide report costs big
The cost of the 2021 Callide Power Station explosion in Queensland has been revealed, placing a significant financial burden on taxpayers.