Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
Sex discrimination laws expanding
Amendments to the Sex Discrimination Act will see politicians included for the first time.
Tweets linked to real-world violence
New research suggests areas with more misogynistic tweets have higher incidences of domestic and family violence.
Women's minister calls safety summit
The Federal Government will host a national women's safety summit.
Deadly toxin spotted on blooms
A toxin known as the ‘Very Fast Death Factor’ has been found in the air above an algal bloom.
Aged care CCTV tested
A trial of CCTV cameras inside the rooms of aged care residents has begun in SA.
Big Facebook leak spotted
The personal details of over half a billion Facebook users have been leaked online.
Defence aims at AI ethics
Australia’s Defence department is exploring the use of ethical AI systems.
Feds celebrate slow rollout
The Federal Government says the number of medical centres delivering the COVID-19 vaccine will double this week.
Legal action over NT death
Kawasaki Heavy Industries is being sued over a workplace death in the Northern Territory.
New fund for missed victims
The Commonwealth may set up a new compensation fund for asbestos victims in the ACT.
Spat emerges over rollout
The Federal Government has blamed the states for the slow rollout of COVID-19 vaccines.
Female pain misread more
New research suggests physical pain among women is not taken as seriously as for men.
Food apps slapped with safety warning
NSW authorities have slammed major food delivery platforms for ignoring worker safety.
Implant safety test spots leaks
Australian scientists have developed a new safety test for bionic implants.
Long hours linked to heart risk
Working long hours appears to increase the chances of a second heart attack.
CHRIS aids COVID response
Developers say that a high-tech ICU monitoring tool saved lives in Victoria’s COVID-19 second wave.
MP stays after harassment claim
Queensland MP Andrew Laming is giving up his parliamentary roles, but not his position, after bullying and harassing women.
Councillors report gender abuse
Researchers are investigating gender abuse and harassment in Victorian councils.
DVA still processing slowly
Despite spending $82 million dollars on contract hires last year, Veterans Affairs has failed to reduce processing times for claims.