If a vaccine is created for SARS-CoV-2: WHS responsibilities
28 May, 2020 by Patrick Walsh* | Supplied by: DW Fox Tucker LawyersA SARS-CoV-2 vaccine would necessitate a reconsideration of WHS policies, such as whether employees should undergo vaccination before returning to the workplace.
WA jobseekers misled by construction training courses
27 May, 2020Construction jobseekers in Western Australia are being misled by a training provider that offers 'introductory' courses at reduced prices.
NSW Government releases 'COVIDSafe Transport Plan'
26 May, 2020The 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
26 May, 2020As businesses reopen in South Australia, SafeWork SA will be contacting employers via phone to provide guidance and help manage the risks of COVID-19.
Matchmaking manufacturers: to boost COVID-19 supply chains
25 May, 2020A national matchmaking platform for manufacturers to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak has been expanded, to continue to provide solutions after the pandemic.
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 exercise a success for Far West mines
19 May, 2020PANDEMINEIUM, a virtual underground mine collapse exercise, was performed at NSW mines to test the effectiveness of new COVID-19 operating constraints.
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.
Enforceable undertaking for coal company exceeds $500K
18 May, 2020Clarence Colliery has committed to spending over $500,000 in undertakings, following a workplace incident that left two workers with serious injuries.
ABCC files suit against CFMEU workers for improper conduct
18 May, 2020The ABCC has filed Federal Circuit Court proceedings against two CFMEU officials for acting in an improper manner and ignoring safety requests.
Farmer dies in ATV rollover
18 May, 2020A farmer has died after being thrown from an ATV as it rolled down a hill in regional Victoria, bringing the state's fatality toll up to 24 for 2020.
NSW contractor fined after fatal gas mix-up
15 May, 2020A baby died and another suffered serious injuries after a contractor cross-connected nitrous oxide and oxygen lines; the contractor has been fined $100,000.
Alice Springs fuel company charged $140K for worker death
06 May, 2020A Northern Territory fuel company has been fined $140,000 following an incident that led to the death of one of its workers.
COVID-19 student-to-teacher transmissibility is limited
04 May, 2020A report investigating the spread of coronavirus in NSW schools has found that the disease has limited transmissibility from students to teachers.
Qld introduces heavy fines to protect frontline workers
30 April, 2020Anyone who deliberately coughs, sneezes or spits on Qld frontline workers will incur up to a $13,345 fine, as per a new COVID-19 Public Health Direction.
