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Fiji 'tarnished' after alleged assault on flight crew

Fiji 'tarnished' after alleged assault on flight crew

As a probe continues into the alleged theft and sexual assault of two Virgin Australia crew, a Fijian MP says such incidents damage the nation's reputation.

Ambushed, stabbed: jail agency regret officer's torture

Ambushed, stabbed: jail agency regret officer's torture

Ambushed, stabbed: jail agency regret officer's torture

Ambushed, stabbed: jail agency regret officer's torture

Corrective Services NSW regrets a prison officer was ambushed and doused in a hazardous chemical during a six-hour siege, after being fined $600,000.

Workers protest CFMEU takeover as court battle starts

Workers protest CFMEU takeover as court battle starts

Workers protest CFMEU takeover as court battle starts

Workers protest CFMEU takeover as court battle starts

Blue-collar unionists are rallying against a forced takeover of the construction union, saying the laws strip them of their rights, as a legal challenge begins.

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Talks target worker safety in Pacific labour scheme

Talks target worker safety in Pacific labour scheme

A labour scheme criticised as being ripe for exploitation and having safety issues has been the focus of talks between Australian and Pacific island leaders.

The land of nod: exhausted Aussies sleeping on the job

The land of nod: exhausted Aussies sleeping on the job

Australians are so tired they are being unproductive at work, falling asleep on the job or chucking sickies, a new report has found.

Pacific envoys gather to tackle visa exploitation risks

Pacific envoys gather to tackle visa exploitation risks

Employment Minister Murray Watt is convening a roundtable with Pacific envoys to shore up worker protections in a regional labour mobility scheme.

Young gay and lesbian staff target of sexual misconduct

Young gay and lesbian staff target of sexual misconduct

Most young LGBTQI employees say they have been sexually assaulted or harassed in the workplace and supporters blame a culture that devalues their identity.

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Union members march against changes to work conditions

Union members march against changes to work conditions

Union members march against changes to work conditions

Union members march against changes to work conditions

The mother of a construction worker who died of heat stress has marched alongside thousands of unionists to maintain workplace rights.

Workplace protections from sex offenders needed: report

Workplace protections from sex offenders needed: report

Workplace protections from sex offenders needed: report

Workplace protections from sex offenders needed: report

A report has called for law changes to provide better protection from sex offenders for children working alongside adults across the nation.

Major project workers at risk from cancer-causing dust

Major project workers at risk from cancer-causing dust

Major project workers at risk from cancer-causing dust

Major project workers at risk from cancer-causing dust

Construction workers involved in major tunnelling projects could be exposed to higher levels of silica dust than those using now-banned engineered stone.

Deputy PM chief of staff sues boss over bullying claim

Deputy PM chief of staff sues boss over bullying claim

Deputy PM chief of staff sues boss over bullying claim

Deputy PM chief of staff sues boss over bullying claim

Richard Marles' chief of staff has commenced legal action after alleging she had been stood down from her role after claims she was bullied.

Workplace harassment of women on temporary visas rife

Workplace harassment of women on temporary visas rife

Workplace harassment of women on temporary visas rife

Workplace harassment of women on temporary visas rife

A survey of more than 3300 migrant women in Australia across several industries found more than half have experienced workplace sexual harassment.

Bouncy castle safety warning ahead of summer fun

Bouncy castle safety warning ahead of summer fun

Bouncy castle safety warning ahead of summer fun

Bouncy castle safety warning ahead of summer fun

Bouncy castles and other inflatables aren't always properly anchored, putting children's safety at risk, a workplace safety watchdog has warned.

Fresh treatment hope for frontline workers with PTSD

Fresh treatment hope for frontline workers with PTSD

Fresh treatment hope for frontline workers with PTSD

Fresh treatment hope for frontline workers with PTSD

Emergency service workers dealing with post traumatic stress disorder could have their treatment transformed with the assistance of new guidelines.

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Unions slam wind farm's safety after blade kills worker

The Danish company building a huge wind farm where a worker was crushed and killed by a turbine blade says safety is its number one priority.

Workplaces aren't tracking scourge of sexual harassment

Almost all Australian workplaces have formal sexual harassment and discrimination policies, but more than one in four aren't monitoring incidents.

Warning as workers thrown off revamped compo scheme

The Victorian government has been accused of kicking workers off the state's revamped compensation scheme to raid it for profits.

Workplace culture at Parliament House has 'a way to go'

Thirty cases of sexual assault or sexual harassment have been lodged with Parliament House's workplace support service in just nine months.

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Psychology goes in search of new age Aussie farmers

Researchers are looking into whether psychology can help improve workplace practices on Australia's cotton farms, in a bid to better attract and retain workers.

Canine carnage: 10 dog attacks on posties each day

The alarming rate of dog attacks on posties has been revealed, with almost 1300 recorded in the past six months across the nation - an average of 10 a day.

Technology making change amid quad bike crash spike

Accidents on quad bikes are a major cause of death and injury on Australian farms, but GPS technology is helping change bad habits and reduce harm.

Another parliament steeped in scandal as MP quits party

A Victorian Greens MP is the latest member of the political party to be embroiled in controversy after resigning from the party over an affair with a staffer.

Greens MP 'never welcome back' after staffer affair

A state Greens leader has expressed frustration at having to deal with more poor behaviour from men after one of her MPs resigned over an affair with a staffer.

Failures admitted after prison officers stabbed, burnt

Safety failures helped allow a brutal attack on two correctional officers, who were ambushed, assaulted and doused in a hazardous chemical, a court has heard.

Women still face barriers to entering the tech industry

Australia's digital industry is crying out for female workers but research shows they are still finding it tough to get in the door.

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