Is reporting workplace sexual harassment 'worth it'?
23 January, 2026Two Australian studies (one a survey of over 200 workers) set out to understand why most people who experience sexual harassment at work still do not report it.
The crucial role of line managers in managing psychosocial risk
21 January, 2026 | Supplied by: Heart and Brain WorksLine managers' ability to connect with their teams and act early makes them one of the most powerful — and often underutilised — levers for preventing harm.
GreyMind AI Reeboot Work
20 January, 2026 | Supplied by: GreyMind AIReeboot Work is an AI-enabled platform designed to help organisations embed psychological wellbeing into everyday operations.
Worker's death leads to first-of-its-kind Commonwealth psychosocial risks penalty
19 January, 2026In 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
15 January, 2026Following approval by work health and safety (WHS) ministers, Safe Work Australia has published amendments to the model WHS Act and Regulations.
How does capacity for work change before and after psychiatric treatment?
18 December, 2025A Norwegian study of more than 2600 patients — with everything from mild to severe mental health challenges — set out to find out.
Victoria's new psychological injury obligations now in effect
05 December, 2025New 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
28 November, 2025Safe Work Australia's 2025 National Return to Work (NRTW) Survey results have been released, with insights including that the NRTW rate fell in 2025.
Sleep scientist to tackle on-call workforce fatigue risk
28 November, 2025CQUniversity sleep scientist Dr Madeline Sprajcer has secured $529,993 to investigate fatigue risks for Australia's on-call workers.
National policy approach for workers comp and the gig economy published
20 November, 2025Safe Work Australia has published a national policy approach for workers compensation and the gig economy.
Worker charged over alleged $527,197 WorkCover fraud
19 November, 2025A worker has been charged by WorkSafe Victoria with allegedly obtaining $527,197 in fraudulent workers compensation payments.
Comcare's National Work Health and Safety Awards — winners announced
14 November, 2025The winners of the five categories of Comcare's biennial National Work Health and Safety Awards, now in their 20th year, have been announced.
New model Code of Practice on managing fatigue risks at work published
14 November, 2025A new model Code of Practice has been published, providing practical guidance to employers on how to manage health and safety risks related to fatigue at work.
Does shift work increase the risk of kidney stones?
10 November, 2025Researchers have evaluated how various shift work patterns contribute to kidney stone risk.
Grants of up to $500K available for 'recovery through work' initiatives
10 November, 2025Until Friday, 14 November, grant applications of up to $500,000 will be available for new initiatives and programs for Victorians with a work-related physical injury.
