Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
Safe Work Australia has released a comparison of workers’ compensation in Australia and New Zealand.
Key SA support boosted
The SA Government has announced a $2 million funding boost for a support service combatting workplace sexual harassment.
Cancer links counted
Experts say that around half of all global cancer deaths are due to 34 risk factors.
Vaccine review released
The ANAO has reviewed Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout and found it came too late ...
Bushfire risk for those who move
Research suggests people who are forced to relocate after a bushfire are at a higher risk of PTSD.
Resilience NSW replaced
The NSW government is replacing Resilience NSW in response to a recent flood report.
Building cop's letter revealed
Details of former NSW building commissioner David Chandler's resignation have been sent to ICAC.
CCC head makes federal suggestions
A legal expert says the Federal Government should look to WA when creating its national anti-corruption body.
Surveillance tech surveyed
Experts say workers are being left behind by technological shifts in Australia’s retail sector.
COVIDSafe app scrapped
The COVIDSafe app has been scrapped, but little change is expected given that the app did not do much.
Darwin prison issues exposed
Lawyers say the Northern Territory should scrap mandatory sentencing due to issues at Darwin's prison.
Fine for lack of RAT data
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has fined two pharmaceutical companies over low quality rapid antigen tests (RATs).
New body for NDIS theft
An NDIS taskforce has been created to hunt down the theft of billions from disability clients.
NSW report shows grim culture
A culture of bullying and sexual harassment in NSW parliament has been revealed.
Tired brains make worse choices
French researchers have studied the fatigue that comes after a long day of thinking.
CCC probe suggests changes
The report from an inquiry into Queensland corruption watchdog has been released.
Heads reflect on bio-threats
Public sector leaders have appeared before a senate committee on the adequacy of Australia’s biosecurity measures.