Industry News
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
$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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
AWU: "Heads must roll after mass silicosis diagnosis"
News that 13 M6 tunnel workers have been diagnosed with silicosis "should prompt immediate prosecutions by SafeWork NSW", the AWU said in a statement. [ + ]
Mobile plant, fixed machinery and vehicles compliance blitz
SafeWork NSW inspectors have issued more than 140 notices as part of a targeted mobile plant, fixed machinery and vehicles compliance operation. [ + ]
Workers comp fraud convicted after claiming $114K
After dishonestly claiming $114,952 in workers compensation payments while secretly working a full-time job, a business manager has faced conviction. [ + ]
Snowy 2.0 tunnel work shut down due to flying shrapnel
All underground operations at the Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro project have been halted following the failure of ventilation equipment. [ + ]
