Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
NSW buys pricey site
The NSW Government appears to have paid over $50 million for a “worthless”, contaminated block of land.
PC reports on mental cost
The Productivity Commission says mental illness costs the Australian economy $220 billion each year.
SA to probe Parliament
The SA Government has agreed to an inquiry into harassment within State Parliament.
Storms trigger safety call
The CFMEU wants a safety audit of all structures on Queensland mine sites after hazardous storms.
Cross-border tracing tests
NSW, Victoria and ACT will soon test a combined, decentralised contact tracing system.
EPA enhances air map
EPA Victoria’s new air quality app should be able to withstand huge bushfire traffic spikes.
Excitement builds for local vaccine
Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt says a local COVID-19 vaccine is so far proving “safe and effective”, based on phase 1 trials.
Union slams office order
The Social Services Department has been accused of forcing vulnerable staff back to offices.
Billions lost in COVID wake
Research shows Australia has lost 1.3 billion working hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Liberal sex lives questioned
Federal MPs Christian Porter and Alan Tudge have been accused of sexual indiscretions with staffers in Canberra.
Lungs washed in exciting advance
Queensland doctors say they have found a potential cure for silicosis disease.
NSW seeks gig protection
The NSW Government is looking to improve workplace health and safety for gig economy workers.
Turmeric tested for asbestos response
Researchers are looking for new treatments for a deadly disease caused by asbestos exposure.
AI adequate at risk test
Artificial Intelligence is now about as good as traditional methods for predicting health risks.
New site to help health staff
Victoria has announced a wellbeing package to support healthcare workers.
Brisbane backs off gas
Brisbane's eco-friendly natural gas buses are being replaced with diesel-driven versions after a series of explosions involving gas cylinders.
Bus case ends in undertaking
NT WorkSafe has secured a $660,000 enforceable undertaking from Buslink NT Pty Ltd over the death of a bus driver.
NSW lines up safety studies
The NSW Government has picked four research partners to study emerging risks in health and safety.
Sub stoush could be costly
The Defence Department is in a contract dispute over the escape and rescue equipment for Australian submarines.