Industry News
Mine safety inquiry to investigate over 40 mine incidents
A retired judge and an expert in coalmine safety will lead an inquiry into over 40 gas incidents in Queensland's underground coalmines since mid-2019. [ + ]
WA jobseekers misled by construction training courses
Construction jobseekers in Western Australia are being misled by a training provider that offers 'introductory' courses at reduced prices. [ + ]
NSW Government releases 'COVIDSafe Transport Plan'
The NSW Government has released its plan to provide a safe public transport network amid COVID-19, with substantial changes to NSW public transport services. [ + ]
SafeWork SA contacts businesses to manage COVID-19 risks
As businesses reopen in South Australia, SafeWork SA will be contacting employers via phone to provide guidance and help manage the risks of COVID-19. [ + ]
Qld mine bosses face 20 years' jail for worker deaths
The Qld Government has extended the offence of industrial manslaughter to the resources sector; this could see mining executives jailed for up to 20 years. [ + ]
Power station charged $1.56m over devastating 2014 fire
The operator of Hazelwood Power Corporation has been fined $1.56 million, after a bushfire spread to its coalmine and burned for 45 days. [ + ]
COVID-19 exercise a success for Far West mines
PANDEMINEIUM, a virtual underground mine collapse exercise, was performed at NSW mines to test the effectiveness of new COVID-19 operating constraints. [ + ]
ABCC files suit against CFMEU workers for improper conduct
The ABCC has filed Federal Circuit Court proceedings against two CFMEU officials for acting in an improper manner and ignoring safety requests. [ + ]
