Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
Go8 plans foreign return
Australia’s elite universities have proposed “secure corridor” rules for the return of international students.
Face-tracking bill delayed
The erosion of human rights in Australia is being held back by a parliamentary committee.
Hazelwood fined for 45-day fire
The operator of Hazelwood mine has been fined over a major fire that burned for several weeks in 2014.
NSW issues safety app
A new app allows workers in NSW to anonymously report workplace health and safety issues.
Report shows resource improvement
A new WA mining safety report shows one mine worker is seriously injured in the state every day.
More join COVID probe push
Dozens of nations have backed Australia's push for an independent inquiry into the COVID-19 outbreak.
Opioid abuse costs billions
The ‘extra-medical’ use of opioids is costing Australia around $15.7 billion and causing more than 2200 deaths a year.
Class action crack down looms
The Coalition wants to crack down on litigation funders who bankroll class action lawsuits.
Experts to review QLD explosion
Independent experts will examine the leadup to a gas explosion that injured workers in North Queensland last week.
New advice for viral frontline
Researchers have made recommendations to manage the mental health of frontline medical workers during viral outbreaks.
Safe Work gets specific
The Federal Government wants Safe Work Australia to provide industry-specific advice on how businesses can reopen safely.
WA mines playing major role
Experts say WA’s decision to keep mines open is helping prop up Australia’s economy.
Aboriginal health gaps highlighted
Health authorities say the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed fundamental gaps in Aboriginal health care.
Warning over health hacks
Experts have issued a warning about the vulnerable technology at the heart of Australian health systems.
App laws laid out
The Federal Government is threatening prison time for those who misuse personal data from the COVIDSafe app.
Logging linked to fierce fires
Logging of native forests appears to have increased the risk and of the recent, catastrophic Australian bushfires.