Industry News
$595,000 fine follows hay press cutting chamber injury
In Western Australia, a hay processing company has been fined $595,000 after a worker's leg became trapped in the cutting chamber of a hay press. [ + ]
SafeWork NSW's 2025–26 priorities — have your say
Until 25 May, SafeWork NSW is seeking feedback from employers, workers, industry and unions on its regulatory priorities for the 2025–26 financial year. [ + ]
Queensland appoints Mining and Resources Coroner
The Queensland Government has appointed Wayne Pennell Mining and Resources Coroner, to investigate fatalities and make recommendations to enhance worker safety. [ + ]
Mine tragedy site added to NSW State Heritage Register
The Mount Kembla Mine Disaster Site Ruins and Setting, the site of Australia's worst mining disaster, has been recognised with a state heritage listing. [ + ]
Victoria offers workers free mental health support
In a pilot program, Victorian workers in small and medium-sized businesses who do not have similar support in place can access up to four free mental health sessions. [ + ]
Machinery head-crush fine almost doubled on appeal
A fine which was issued in Victoria last year — after a worker suffered life-threatening crush injuries when his head was caught in machinery — has been almost doubled on appeal. [ + ]
Salt pit conveyor death leads to $875,000 fine
In Western Australia, the death of a worker caught in the mechanism of a salt pit conveyor has led to a $875,000 fine. [ + ]
Melbourne Workplace Wellbeing Summit at WHS Show Melbourne
Running from 21–22 May, the Workplace Health & Safety Show Melbourne will feature the two-day Melbourne Workplace Wellbeing Summit, dedicated to mental health. [ + ]
SafeWork NSW audits tunnelling silica management systems
SafeWork NSW's specialist silica compliance team is auditing silica management systems of contractors delivering six construction projects involving tunnels. [ + ]
Do a young worker safety check-up this NSW Youth Week
With more than 15,000 of the state's 25-and-unders injured each year, SafeWork NSW is urging a safety check-up this NSW Youth Week, which runs until 17 April. [ + ]
$75K in company/officer fines follow awning collapse injury
A shade solutions company and officer in Queensland have been fined $70,000 and $5000, respectively, after an awning collapsed during installation, injuring a worker. [ + ]
Heavy machinery injury lands mining company $750K fine
In WA, an underground mining services company has been fined $750,000 after a drill operator sustained spinal and leg injuries working on heavy machinery. [ + ]
2025 Champions of Safety Awards nominations close 4 April
Nominations for the 2025 Champions of Safety Awards — an initiative by the Workplace Health & Safety Show — close on 4 April. [ + ]
Move to make SafeWork NSW "a regulator with teeth"
NSW has passed legislation to officially establish SafeWork NSW as a standalone regulator — a move to restore it as "a regulator with teeth". [ + ]
$500K in grants for mental injury return-to-work ideas
A WorkSafe Victoria grants program is offering up to $500,000 for ideas targeting early intervention for mental injuries within the first 26 weeks of submitting a claim. [ + ]
