Report: Thousands of new national standards needed to adapt to challenges
03 May, 2022Standards Australia has revealed that up to 4000 new standards will be required over the next decade to help combat a range of environmental and digital challenges.
Vic introduces legislation to protect labour hire workers
25 March, 2022Victoria has implemented new laws to better protect labour hire workers and ensure they have the same rights and protections as direct employees.
Vic introduces new laws to improve workplace safety
22 March, 2022The Workplace Safety Legislation and Other Matters Amendment Act 2022 is now in force in Victoria, to prevent workplace safety incidents and improve outcomes for injured workers.
WA to introduce new WHS laws and regulations
17 March, 2022Western Australia has taken steps to modernise its work health and safety laws, with the new work health and safety regulations to come into effect from 31 March 2022.
Industry body welcomes developments on Heavy Vehicle National Law
14 February, 2022The Australian Trucking Association has welcomed news from a meeting of infrastructure and transport ministers, regarding the development of the Heavy Vehicle National Law.
ACCC concerned over pricing of rapid antigen tests
17 January, 2022The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has expressed significant concerns about the retail price of rapid antigen tests.
ETU calls for mandatory female toilets across Aussie worksites
27 August, 2021Mandating women's amenities in worksites across Australia could help bridge the gender gap in male-dominated industries, according to a report from the ETU.
WA resources sector commits to safe and respectful workplaces
02 July, 2021Amid sexual harassment and assault claims in the sector, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy WA has reasserted its commitment to providing safe workplaces.
ACT enacts tougher laws to boost worker safety
01 July, 2021The ACT Government has announced plans to enact tougher industrial manslaughter legislation to better protect workers and prevent workplace tragedies.
Revised standard highlights boiler safety
12 May, 2021Standards Australia has published a revised standard that outlines the safety requirements for the operation of boilers and pressure equipment devices.
MCA commends government response to Respect@Work Report
14 April, 2021The Minerals Council of Australia has committed to working with the Australian Government to implement legislative reforms to stamp out workplace sexual harassment.
WA employers urged to review plans as cyclone season nears
28 January, 2021Employers in Western Australia are being urged to review their contingency plans for the cyclone season, as Tropical Cyclone Lucas forms off the North-West Coast.
Mining sector strives to eliminate sexual harassment
21 January, 2021The Minerals Council of Australia has launched a policy to eliminate sexual harassment in the Australian mining industry.
New public register for asbestos removal licence holders
20 January, 2021From 1 February 2021, those with an ACT licence for asbestos removal (class A or class B) will have their licence details published on the WorkSafe ACT online register.
WorkSafe WA issues heat stress warning for workplaces
12 January, 2021WorkSafe WA Commissioner Darren Kavanagh has urged employers to protect workers from heat stress as another week of summer heat sweeps across the state.
