Industry News
562 improvement notices issued as WA 'sharpens' abattoir safety
A WorkSafe WA inspection program saw 19 regional abattoirs visited, 562 improvement notices and six prohibition notices issued, with knives being the primary focus. [ + ]
Regulator calls on employers to "do more" to protect apprentices
WorkSafe Victoria has used data on WHS breaches that harmed apprentices or placed them at serious risk to urge employers to "do more" to protect them. [ + ]
NT WorkSafe responds to ICAC investigation
NT WorkSafe has acknowledged recommendations made by the Office of the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption (NT) in relation to Operation Falcon. [ + ]
$80K fine follows 18-year-old worker crushed by a suspended load
A steel company has been fined $80,000 after a worker, in only his second week of work, sustained a severe spinal injury being crushed by a suspended load. [ + ]
$200K fine after worker pinned to the ground by vehicle-mounted crane
After a worker was pinned to the ground by a vehicle-mounted crane, a transportation company specialising in crane truck services has been convicted and fined $200,000. [ + ]
WFH bill will create added WHS "complications", HIA warns
The Housing Industry Association has called for the Fair Work Amendment (Right to Work from Home) Bill 2025 to be rejected. [ + ]
David Cormack is the new Chair of the LEEA Board
David Cormack is the new Chair of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association Board, having taken over the role from Oliver Auston. [ + ]
$750K fine follows worker's sleeve getting caught in a nip point
A mining services company has been fined $750,000 after a heavy diesel mechanic became entangled in a stacker after getting their sleeve caught in a nip point. [ + ]
New asbestos guidance released for health and safety representatives
Safe Work Australia and the Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency have released a new asbestos guide and checklist specifically for HSRs. [ + ]
Worker's death leads to first-of-its-kind Commonwealth psychosocial risks penalty
In the first penalty of its kind for a Commonwealth employer, the Department of Defence has been convicted and fined $188,000 after an RAAF worker's death. [ + ]
Amendments to the model WHS Act and Regulations published
Following approval by work health and safety (WHS) ministers, Safe Work Australia has published amendments to the model WHS Act and Regulations. [ + ]
South Australia to reduce height limitation of high-risk construction work
South Australia has approved changes to work health and safety regulations to reduce the height limitation of high-risk construction work. [ + ]
Victoria's new psychological injury obligations now in effect
New obligations have come into effect for workplaces across Victoria to protect employees from psychological injury. [ + ]
Survey results show fall in national return to work rate
Safe Work Australia's 2025 National Return to Work (NRTW) Survey results have been released, with insights including that the NRTW rate fell in 2025. [ + ]
National policy approach for workers comp and the gig economy published
Safe Work Australia has published a national policy approach for workers compensation and the gig economy. [ + ]
