Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has handed down its interim report.
CFMEU money returned
The SA Labor Party has been pushed to return a $125,000 election donation from the Victorian branch of the CFMEU.
Cop culture hurts DV response
Cultural issues at the Queensland Police Service (QPS) are affecting its response to domestic violence.
FWC reviews aged care wages
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) is considering a pay rise for aged care workers.
MPs agree to bio scheme
Federal, state and territory ministers have agreed to Australia’s first national biosecurity plan.
Safety charge for NT city
A council in the Northern Territory has been charged over a near-drowning incident.
Car eyes enhanced
Queensland robotics researchers working with the Ford Motor Company have found a way to tell an autonomous vehicle which cameras to use when navigating.
Health bodies point to shortages
Australia is facing a concerning shortage of more than 300 medicines.
Welfare linked to health risk
Intergenerational welfare recipients are nearly three times as likely to be hospitalised, according to a recent study.
Judge laments fine size
A judge has warned there are not enough powers to deter illegal behaviour by CFMEU members.
Lawyer backs compo call
Advocates are continuing their push to close a loophole in compensation for truckies.
Retail recognition probed
Australia’s privacy watchdog is investigating the use of facial recognition technology by retail giants Bunnings and Kmart.
Safe Work expands mental model
Safe Work Australia has issued new model regulations and a code of practice to help prevent psychological harm at work.
GPs urged to take DV role
Experts say health practitioners need help to offer support for domestic violence victims.
NASA laments rocket drop
A Chinese rocket has fallen back to Earth, but NASA says it would have been nice to know where it would end up.
Monkeypox issue made official
Professor Paul Kelly, Australia’s Chief Medical Officer, has declared monkeypox (MPX) a Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance.
Trains slow in rail action
Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) workers in Sydney have walked off the job again.