Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
Australian Federal Police (AFP) officers are gearing up for potentially unprecedented industrial action.
Gas fire cuts off Gladstone
Authorities have responded after a fire cut gas supplies to the industrial city of Gladstone.
School inquiry makes grim findings
An inquiry has revealed decades of failures in Victoria’s child protection system.
Senator to lead DV probe
Former senator Natasha Stott Despoja has been appointed as the Royal Commissioner to lead South Australia’s inquiry into Domestic, Family, and Sexual Violence.
Authorities tackling asbestos issue
Authorities continue to grapple with an asbestos mulch contamination crisis.
Boycott appeal backed
The Full Federal Court has upheld appeals by the CFMEU and J Hutchinson Pty Ltd against a prior judgement ...
Pollution linked to brain effect
Tiny particles in air pollution have been linked to the development of Alzheimer’s.
Psychological trends mapped
Safe Work Australia has released new findings on the state of psychological health within workplaces.
Tech drives disaster platform
Experts have launched a new online platform to improve disaster preparedness using community-sourced data ...
Builder faces big fine
A prominent Tasmanian construction company faces over a million dollars in penalties after a safety breach that resulted in severe injuries.
State vaccinations probed
Court rulings on Queensland’s public sector vaccination scheme have sparked legal and ethical debates.
Safety scheme for first responders
A new mental health support program has been created for first responders in South Australia.
Unis lag on safety
Australian universities are not fully meeting the recommended measures to combat sexual violence on campuses.
AFP preps action
The Australian Federal Police Association (AFPA) is gearing up for nationwide industrial action.
Report brings ethics review
Almost half a million New South Wales public sector workers are set to receive mandatory ethics training.
New China base questioned
The establishment of China’s fifth research station in Antarctica has sparked concerns about Australia's preparedness.