Qld mine bosses face 20 years' jail for worker deaths
22 May, 2020The Qld Government has extended the offence of industrial manslaughter to the resources sector; this could see mining executives jailed for up to 20 years.
COVID-19 mining inspections yield encouraging results
19 May, 2020The NSW Resources Regulator has published the findings of its proactive inspection program, which examined mine operator responses to risks posed by COVID-19.
NSW Regulator adopts safeguards to protect mine workers
28 April, 2020The NSW Resources Regulator has implemented procedures to reduce the risk of its inspectors contracting or transmitting the COVID-19 virus.
Step up protective measures for miners in camps
08 April, 2020The Queensland Government has urged mining companies to provide more protective measures for staff in mining camps, to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Mining through COVID-19
03 April, 2020Key representatives of Australia's mining workers and companies, together with regulators, have issued statements supporting safety in the face of COVID-19.
Work in the time of corona: risk management for COVID-19
31 March, 2020With the number of COVID-19 cases rising in Australia, WorkCover Queensland has advised employers and workers to manage work health and safety risks.
Strategy to protect workers from silicosis
25 February, 2020The NSW Government has established a new strategy to protect workers from contracting deadly lung disease silicosis, which is caused by dry cutting stone.
WorkSafe ACT continues inspection of construction sites
20 February, 2020WorkSafe ACT has issued over 70 notices to construction sites for serious safety breaches, following two worker deaths in 2020.
Coronavirus prompts economic crisis talks in Qld
11 February, 2020Queensland Government representatives attended a Roundtable Industry Forum to discuss the economic impacts of coronavirus on the state.
Mining bosses could face jail, $13m fine for worker deaths
05 February, 2020New laws by the Queensland Government could lead to mining bosses facing 20 years in jail if their criminal negligence causes the death of mine or quarry workers.
18 NSW WHS Regulation amendments now in effect
27 November, 2019A set of amendments to NSW Work Health and Safety Regulations came into effect in November 2019.
NT industrial manslaughter laws to be debated by end 2019
23 September, 2019If passed, individuals could face life imprisonment, or businesses, fines up to $10 million, if reckless or negligent conduct has caused a workplace fatality.
NSW Government seeks feedback on Explosives Act
26 July, 2019The NSW Explosive Act aims to meet industry needs while protecting workers, the public and property from unsafe explosive and explosive precursor use.
NSW lead WHS regulations amended to meet model laws
24 July, 2019Blood lead thresholds and the definition of "lead risk work" have changed following the 1 July update of NSW Work Health and Safety regulations.
WA taxi and omnibus drivers subject to OSH laws
05 July, 2019Taxi and omnibus drivers are now subject to Western Australian (WA) OSH regulations after the WA Government redefined 'commercial vehicles' in June.
