New WHS reforms aimed at eliminating workplace injuries and modernising the NSW industrial relations system
15 July, 2025 by Olivia Hillier, Dale McQualter, Katie Kossian & Kenya Walker | Supplied by: MaddocksMore changes are coming to NSW's WHS and industrial relations laws in line with establishing a modern IR framework for NSW and preventing injuries and deaths.
Inaugural SafeWork NSW Commissioner takes up role
14 July, 2025Today, the inaugural SafeWork NSW Commissioner, Janet Schorer, takes up her role — this follows SafeWork NSW becoming a standalone regulator on 1 July.
IMARC 2025: Supply chain, cost and productivity imperatives loom large
11 July, 2025 | Supplied by: Beacon EventsThe International Mining and Resources Conference + Expo returns to ICC Sydney from 21–23 October, focusing on supply chains, costs and productivity innovations.
UQ mine safety training headed for Argentina
27 June, 2025Australia's Department of Education has awarded The University of Queensland a $1 million funding package, which will include mine safety training in Argentina.
From general to specialised: choosing the right AI for EHS
23 June, 2025 | Supplied by: Soter AnalyticsUnderstanding the difference between general-purpose and industry-specific AI models is essential for EHS professionals — here's why.
CFMEU High Court decision welcomed by industry
20 June, 2025The Australian Constructors Association and Ai Group have welcomed the unanimous High Court decision to uphold the CFMEU (Construction & General) administration.
Safe Work Australia releases Research and Evaluation Strategy
13 June, 2025Setting out a national research agenda to make workplaces safe and save lives, Safe Work Australia's Research and Evaluation Strategy has been released.
Workplace stabbing leads to federal WHS charge
02 June, 2025After a worker was stabbed at the workplace, Services Australia is facing a maximum penalty of $1.2 million under a Comcare charge for breaching federal WHS laws.
Why Monday is the most dangerous day on a building site
26 May, 2025 by Milad Haghani, Senior Lecturer of Urban Risk & Resilience, UNSW SydneyThere are more accidents on a Monday than any other weekday, with a number of factors combining to give us this "Monday effect".
Law Society urges pause on NSW workers comp changes
19 May, 2025The Law Society of NSW has recommended a pause in NSW for broader consultations on what it calls "rushed and unbalanced new workers compensation laws".
May sentencing sees WorkSafe ACT surpass $1m in fines
16 May, 2025On 12 May, a $70,000 penalty and conviction of a Category 3 offence saw WorkSafe ACT surpass a milestone of $1m in fines since August 2024.
Free psychosocial risks course aims to protect SA workers
16 May, 2025 | Supplied by: SafeWork SAThe Managing Psychosocial Hazards and Risks in the Workplace training course aims to help businesses understand how to protect SA workers from psychosocial risks.
SafeWork NSW's 2025–26 priorities — have your say
09 May, 2025Until 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
09 May, 2025The 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
05 May, 2025The Mount Kembla Mine Disaster Site Ruins and Setting, the site of Australia's worst mining disaster, has been recognised with a state heritage listing.
