New Bill to allow government to pursue building practitioners who install non-compliant cladding
The Victorian Government promised to go after dodgy building practitioners on behalf of owners of apartments covered in combustible cladding.
Legislation
National Return to Work Strategy 2020-2030 launched
Safe Work Australia on Monday has launched the National Return to Work Strategy 2020-2030.
Feedback and comments sought on amendments to laws to introduce industrial manslaughter
The Economic Policy Scrutiny Committee is seeking comments and feedback on the Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Amendment Bill 2019 (the Bill) which will introduce the new offence of industrial manslaughter.
Safe Work Australia reviews workplace exposure standards
Safe Work Australia is currently reviewing workplace exposure standards for airborne contaminants to ensure that standards are based most recent, high-quality evidence supported by rigorous scientific basis.
Safety of first responders a priority
The Queensland Government will introduce new laws to ensure the safety of frontline emergency service workers and the broader community.
New Code of Practice to protect workers from silicosis being finalised
The Queensland Government will introduce the country’s first Code of Practice for the stone benchtop industry to protect workers from silicosis.
AMSA seeks feedback on proposed changes to safety and emergency arrangements
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority is seeking feedback on proposed changes to safety and emergency arrangements.
Bill aims to overhaul industrial manslaughter laws in the Northern Territory
A bill that aims to overhaul industrial manslaughter laws in the Northern Territory will be introduced into parliament this week.
Senate backs call for mandatory quad bike safety
The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed the Senate’s support for Greens Agriculture spokesperson Janet Rice’s motion to implore the Government to act now on quad bike safety.
Feedback sought for WA’s new Work Health and Safety regulations
The Western Australian government is seeking feedback on the proposed Work Health and Safety regulations.
Updates to codes of practice now takes effect
SafeWork NSW has updated 23 New Codes of Practice, which are now available for download on their website.
Changes to work health and safety regulations dealing with Lead and diving announced
Amendments have been made to the Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Regulations 2011 or more specifically, the regulations dealing with Lead and Diving.
Feedback sought on NSW’s draft formwork code of practice
The NSW Government is seeking feedback on a draft formwork code of practice, which aims to give practical guidance on managing work health and safety risks related to formwork and falsework.
State and federal workplace regulators decide on tougher silica dust exposure regulation
State and federal workplace regulators on Wednesday have agreed to tighten silica dust exposure regulations.
New rules for Queensland solar farms
The Government of Queensland is set to introduce a new code of practice and electrical safety regulations in May to improve safety in the growing commercial solar farm industry.
Amusement rides regulations tightened
The State Government says the regulations will come into effect on May 1 with a transition period of up to two years for certain matters.
SafeWork NSW supports national First Aid Code of Practice
SafeWork NSW expressed support to national amendments to the model Code of Practice for the provision of first aid in the workplace, to help ensure workers have access to immediate care and treatment.
ACT government commits to improving workplace health and safety
The ACT Government commits its support to the recommendations of an independent review of its work safety compliance infrastructure, policies, and procedures, including a structural reform to WorkSafe ACT to ensure its independence.
New dangerous goods regulations to commence next week
Victoria’s new Dangerous Goods (Transport by Road or Rail) regulations 2018 will commence on 25 October 2018.
Health Minister Hunt says government supports review on silicosis
Health Minister Greg Hunt said the Federal Government will support the next steps for a national registry on silicosis during last Friday’s COAG meeting.
Four new asbestos and prevention of falls compliance codes available for download
Four new asbestos and prevention of falls compliance codes are now available. These new codes align with the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017.
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