Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
WA residents have pushed over a dozen councils to debate COVID-19 vaccination mandates.
Drunk violence stats sought
A NSW government agency wants data on links between the availability of alcohol and domestic violence.
Locals fly UK drones
Dozens of ADF pilots are in the United Kingdom on a secretive mission to remotely operate British armed drones.
Director jailed over impalement
A Queensland company director has been jailed after a worker was impaled.
Health requests dumped
Services Australia says it is scrapping historical medical record requests...
Integrity stoush continues
Federal Labor says it will move forward with a national integrity commission if it wins the upcoming election, while the Prime Minister has blamed the opposition for delays.
Ramping plan slammed
A review has found plans to fix hospital ramping in Adelaide only made it worse.
Broad call for disaster focus
Councils are calling on the next Federal Government to take disaster mitigation seriously.
Cormann calls for aid boost
Mathias Cormann says Australia should increase foreign aid funding, despite having played a role in cutting billions...
Federal ICAC plan goes quiet
The Prime Minister appears to have put aside plans to establish a federal anti-corruption watchdog.
Court rejects dam appeal
Victims of the 2011 Brisbane floods have lost a High Court over findings against dam engineers.
Charges over officer speed
A Victoria Police officer has been charged after driving at 200 kilometres per hour to a crash involving a colleague.
PM backs Tudge return
The Prime Minister wants the education minister to get back to work after stepping aside amid an abuse allegation.
Digital ID coming
The state and federal governments remain committed to a national digital ID system.
WA declaration questioned
Australia's Human Rights Commissioner has questioned WA’s ongoing use of state of emergency powers.
Boat abuse assessed
New research suggests illegal fishing and labour abuse on boats is more common than previously thought.