Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
Victoria is on track to become the first jurisdiction in Australia to allow euthanasia.
Farm labor risks raised
A parliamentary inquiry has heard Australian horticulture is ripe for indebted labour akin to slavery.
NDIS review slams sluggish efforts
A large-scale review has found the NDIS will be rolled out late, and could rely on foreign workers.
Victoria hitting herd-level help
Victoria is on the verge of achieving the ‘holy grail’ of 95 per cent immunisation.
Call for more workplace focus
The Sex Discrimination Commissioner says recent scandals should be used to shine a light on ...
Developer donation ban looms
Queensland has introduced legislation to ban donations to local and state politicians from property developers, but not unions.
Expert gives leg space warning
The lack of leg space on commercial flights could prevent passengers from bracing in a plane crash.
Anti-smokers want US move mirrored
Public health advocates want tobacco companies to advertise the lethality of their products.
Gardasil upgrade backed
The Federal Government has approved the free delivery of an updated vaccine.
Insurance shake-up detailed
The Federal Government has announced a major private health shakeup, but some say it should go further.
Privacy raised in triple-0 push
The NSW Government is considering high-tech triple-0 service upgrades, but there are privacy concerns already.
Defence admits foam failure
The Department of Defence says it should have warned the public about PFAS contamination earlier.
Abuses assessed in ASX leaders
A new report has plotted human rights risks in the operations and supply chains of ...
Asbestos triggers Opera walk-off
Electricians working on $200 million Sydney Opera House renovations have walked off the job following the discovery of asbestos.
Carmichael FIFO plans set out
FIFO workers for Adani’s Carmichael mine will come from both Townsville and Rockhampton, the company says.
High-tech spying supported
Claims of a disturbing new ‘mass surveillance’ regime have been raised after a COAG ...
Light shone on Shonky products
From useless to deadly, consumer group Choice has handed out its annual Shonky Awards to the dodgiest products in Australia.
Missed test in FSH death
The WA coroner says doctors failed to properly check blood test results of a man who died at Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH).
Surgeon slams mesh scare
Media reports about vaginal mesh lawsuits have scared people off procedures that could improve their health ...
Testosterone shop hit for false claims
A company offering testosterone to increase male libido has been fined for false advertising.