Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
Shorten eyes NDIS scams
The federal government wants to crack down on fraud and other criminal activity in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Police deny camera call
Victoria Police has rejected a call for closer scrutiny of body-worn camera footage.
Agriculture covered in new tool
Safe Work Australia has developed an online tool to assist those working in the agriculture industry.
Safety orders for lithium site
Workplace safety authorities have issued improvement orders to a WA lithium facility.
Stress study finds sporting chance
A sports science study finds mindfulness can improve athletes’ safety.
AFP seeks ethical images
The AFP is looking for a way to ethically source images after the Clearview AI controversy.
Firm fined for ignoring devices
EnergyAustralia has received the largest ever penalty imposed under Australia's national energy retail law.
Concern over compo changes
Unions have slammed “astounding” changes to the ReturntoWorkSA injury insurance scheme.
Tobacco harms tallied
The WHO has published new stats on the damage tobacco causes to both the environment and human health.
Experts call for gig reform
Labour law experts say a recent case shows the need for gig worker law reform.
Fine over fatal crush
A fertiliser company is facing a $250,000 fine over a worker who was fatally crushed.
Musicians offered mental help
Authorities in NSW say they are providing a mental health boost to the music industry.
Skills shift coming
Victoria’s skills minister says her state’s system should be replicated on a national scale.
Workers fight jab rules
A group of Queensland frontline workers are challenging their COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
Health tech spend for Tas.
Tasmania has announced a major investment in digital health, aimed at improving patient care.
High tech car site backed
The NSW Government has announced $9.5 million worth of funding to build the largest government-run autonomous vehicle testing site in the southern hemisphere.
Peanut genes probed
Australian researchers have discovered new details behind peanut allergy remission in children.
State stands cyber team
The WA Government has created a strike team to help departments and agencies to improve their cybersecurity posture.
Audit leads to CASA calls
Issues have been uncovered in the Civil Aviation Safety Authority’s (CASA) surveillance approach.