Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
Ministers meet on stone ban
Australia has banned the use of engineered stone, effective from 1 July 2024 in most states and territories.
Call to improve indoor air
Scientists and industry leaders are pushing for action on clean indoor air.
Pandemic Accord pushed
Over 100 world leaders have voiced their support for the finalisation of the ‘Pandemic Accord’.
PBS shift in opioid stats
New figures suggest Australia saw a decline in opioid after PBS policy changes.
States chase quarantine fees
Nearly four years since the COVID-19 pandemic's peak, Australian state and territory governments are still chasing down over $70 million in unpaid hotel quarantine fees.
Airport strikes delayed
Planned strikes that could have interrupted holiday flight plans have been postponed.
State seeks smoother planning
The Victorian Government says it is enhancing transparency in the planning system and boosting accountability within local governments.
'Covert' harassment exposed
A new survey has uncovered extensive ‘covert’ sexual harassment at Australian mines.
Ballarat collapse probed
Authorities are investigating a partial mine collapse that resulted in the death of an underground worker in Victoria.
HRC targets corporate culture
The Human Rights Commission has taken aim at ingrained gender biases within corporate cultures.
Social media asked to show work
The eSafety Commissioner has called on social media companies to show how they are blocking extremist material.
COVID cut reviewed
A new study finds global life expectancy declined by 1.6 years during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Building rules bring risks
WA’s attempt to streamline planning laws could heighten the risk of misconduct, according to its CCC commissioner.
Councils fear safety charges
Local governments are concerned about new workplace laws for volunteer firefighters.
Qantas fined for COVID action
Qantas has been fined $250,000 in a historic work health and safety conviction.
SA issues heat warning
High temperatures have prompted a SafeWork SA warning to employers to enact their hot weather policy or take appropriate measures to avoid heat-related harm to workers.
Stone laws coming soon
WorkSafe Queensland is reminding operators that an engineered stone ban come into effect from 1 July 2024.