Major changes to safety standards for theme parks and amusement rides in Queensland announced
Major changes on amusement ride safety standards have been announced by the Queensland Government.
Legislation
Queensland Parliament passes Bill bringing new truck safety laws a step closer
New truck safety laws are a step closer as one of two amendment Bills passed through the Queensland Parliament.
Tougher sentences for attacks on Victorian emergency service workers
New laws protecting emergency service workers from assaults will be introduced to Parliament today.
New code of practice aims to improve safety in occupational diving
The WA Government has established a Commission for Occupational Safety and Health Diving Working Group to make recommendations about safety measures for the occupational diving industry.
More compensation for workers killed on the job in WA
A Bill to ensure dependent family members of WA workers killed on the job receive reasonable compensation passed through the Legislative Council on Thursday.
Code for transport of dangerous goods set to be updated
The Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail will be updated to reduce the burden on industry when transporting low-risk items and to bring it in line with new United Nations transport requirements.
New work health and safety legislation introduced in the ACT
The ACT Government has introduced new work health and safety legislation in the Legislative Assembly on Thursday that will require more worker training and consultation on major construction sites.
Proposed workplace manslaughter laws aim to ensure workers’ safety
Employers whose negligence leads to a death of a worker will now face up to 20 years in jail under new proposed laws in Victoria.
Laws amended to protect emergency workers
Those who will attack and injure an emergency worker will now receive a custodial sentence as the Victorian Government amends statutory minimum prison sentencing.
New dispute resolution process for workers compensation in NSW
The NSW Government has announced plans to reform the workers compensation dispute resolution system following an extensive review.
Revised version of Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2012-2022 published
Safe Work Australia has published a revised version of the Australian Work Health and Strategy 2012-2022 to ensure it continues to improve safety in Australian workplaces.
New code of practice for close proximity fireworks released
The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety has recently released a new code of practice focusing on the handling and use of close proximity fireworks.
Queensland’s mandatory labour hire licensing laws to protect vulnerable workers
Queensland’s mandatory labour hire licensing laws will start this week providing more protection for labour hire workers.
New rules to protect roadside emergency workers in NSW
The NSW Government is to introduce a new road rule requiring motorists to slow down to 40km/h when passing emergency service workers and volunteers on the roadside.
Draft code of practice for mentally healthy workplaces for FIFO workers open for public comment
A draft code of practice targeting FIFO mental health is open for public comment until 19 April.
National stevedoring safety standards for wharfies in Queensland
National stevedoring safety standards have been set to protect wharfies in Queensland.
Enhanced mining safety laws in Queensland introduced to Parliament
Legislation to improve safety and health for mine workers, including contractors and workers in small mines has been introduced to Parliament this week.
Proposed laws increase compliance powers for Queensland mine safety and health inspectorate
Legislation to enhance safety and health for all mine workers in Queensland – including contractors and workers in small mines – has been introduced to Parliament.
New Slow Down, Move Over (SLOMO) laws commence in WA
The Slow Down, Move Over (SLOMO) laws require motorists to slow down to a maximum of 40km/h when passing stationary emergency vehicles with lights activated on the roadside.
Safe Work Australia calls for public comment on model work health and safety (WHS) laws
Safe Work Australia welcomes public comment on model work health and safety (WHS) laws.
Draft code targeting FIFO mental health open for comment
The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety has developed a draft code of practice to help promote and maintain the mental health of FIFO workers in the resources and construction sectors.
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