Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
The AMA says Australia needs to get back to routine health care, or risk a greater toll than COVID-19 will bring.
Privacy pledge for tracing app
The Federal Government is attempting to calm privacy fears over its new contact tracing app.
Sewers swept for virus data
Every flush of the toilet could soon play a role in tracking and stemming the spread of COVID-19.
Bushfire hearings begin
A ceremonial hearing has kicked off the royal commission into Australia's unprecedented bushfires.
Slug saga continues
The Victorian Government wants to buy a council-owned catering firm that is linked to allegations of evidence tampering.
Sub staff studied
For people locked down around Australia, there may be some lessons to learn from submariners.
Online training translates
An online driver training course has been shown to reduce speeding and improve driving ability.
Tech giants take on tracing
Apple and Google are working to build contact tracing technology into their operating systems.
Uni turns to mask production
Expert teams have come up with new methods for the rapid production of desperately needed medical equipment.
Virus vectors reviewed
A new study finds that the closer animals get to humans, the more diseases they spread.
NT teachers paid to stay
Northern Territory teachers are being offered $500 to stay local this Easter.
Tehan threatens schools
The Federal Government says it will withdraw funding from schools that refuse to open for the second school term.
'Pandemic leave' outlined
Many Australian employees are now entitled to two weeks’ “pandemic leave” for self-isolation.
Female truckies may be safer
New research suggests that greater gender equity in road transport jobs might help reduce the risk of accidents.
ATO buys home setups
The ATO has bought thousands of new laptops and monitors for staff to work from home.
Trainee bullying tallied
Ophthalmologists say a majority of trainees experience bullying and harassment at some point.
Child safety flaws found in QLD
A review has found flaws in the complaints system used by Queensland’s child safety department.
Private price rise delayed
A planned private health insurance premium increase has been put back for at least six months.
Experts issue right-wing warning
Australian security experts have issued clear warnings about the local rise of right-wing terrorism.