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Miner critical, tributes to worker killed in collapse

Miner critical, tributes to worker killed in collapse

A 21-year-old miner continues to fight for his life after a rockfall that killed his colleague, as safety authorities probe the tragedy.

Asbestos detected at two Queensland sites

Asbestos detected at two Queensland sites

Asbestos detected at two Queensland sites

Asbestos detected at two Queensland sites

A transfer station has been closed and another site under investigation after asbestos was detected in central Queensland.

WorkCover changes to pass after 'unimaginable' deal

WorkCover changes to pass after 'unimaginable' deal

WorkCover changes to pass after 'unimaginable' deal

WorkCover changes to pass after 'unimaginable' deal

WorkCover premiums for businesses will be frozen for a year under a deal to pass changes to the worker insurance scheme's eligibility and testing requirements.

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'Lazy' work safety watchdog lashed for failings

'Lazy' work safety watchdog lashed for failings

Already dumped on by an independent auditor, NSW's workplace safety regulator is now being denounced by unions and a UK company over its silicosis response.

Asbestos tainted mulch might have been sent to school

Asbestos tainted mulch might have been sent to school

More than 20 Queensland sites have been supplied mulch that might contain asbestos after the hazardous material was detected at a site west of Brisbane.

'Workplace hero' to receive compensation from Qantas

'Workplace hero' to receive compensation from Qantas

A workplace health and safety representative who was stood down by Qantas for flagging concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic is set to receive a payout.

'Shock' report sparks ICAC referral for safety watchdog

'Shock' report sparks ICAC referral for safety watchdog

A monitor for dangerous dust from since-banned engineered stone might not have worked and was developed through a "significantly flawed" process, a report says.

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Gig workers next in line after SafeWork shake-up

Gig workers next in line after SafeWork shake-up

Gig workers next in line after SafeWork shake-up

Gig workers next in line after SafeWork shake-up

The final review of NSW agencies created by the abolition of WorkCover has recommended another investigation to look at safety for workers in the gig economy.

Company fined $1.3m for contractor forklift crush death

Company fined $1.3m for contractor forklift crush death

Company fined $1.3m for contractor forklift crush death

Company fined $1.3m for contractor forklift crush death

A company has been fined $1.3 million and its owner has avoided time behind bars in Victoria's first workplace manslaughter conviction.

Four-day work week trial delivers sick leave surprise

Four-day work week trial delivers sick leave surprise

Four-day work week trial delivers sick leave surprise

Four-day work week trial delivers sick leave surprise

Medibank says workers' stress has fallen and some teams are taking markedly fewer sick days as a result of its four-day working week trial.

Survey reveals bullying and harassment in parliament

Survey reveals bullying and harassment in parliament

Survey reveals bullying and harassment in parliament

Survey reveals bullying and harassment in parliament

Bullying and harassment have been uncovered through a staff survey into the workplace culture at Parliament House.

Asbestos found in mulch at NSW public primary school

Asbestos found in mulch at NSW public primary school

Asbestos found in mulch at NSW public primary school

Asbestos found in mulch at NSW public primary school

Students at a NSW primary school will start their week remotely after the EPA confirmed the presence of bonded asbestos in recycled mulch used there.

Workers set to get right to ignore bosses after hours

Workers set to get right to ignore bosses after hours

Workers set to get right to ignore bosses after hours

Workers set to get right to ignore bosses after hours

Ignoring work calls and emails after hours could soon become the new normal as political momentum builds for the 'right to disconnect'.

Inquiry wants second inquiry into Vic workers comp laws

Inquiry wants second inquiry into Vic workers comp laws

Inquiry wants second inquiry into Vic workers comp laws

Inquiry wants second inquiry into Vic workers comp laws

A Victorian parliamentary inquiry into contentious proposed changes to the state's worker compensation scheme has suggested experts hold their own inquiry.

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Safety reminder after five workers killed in four days

Five people have been killed in workplace incidents in four days, prompting a safety warning to employers to ensure work practices are safe.

Doritos' seasoning sparks 'worker safety concerns'

Smith's factory workers in Adelaide claim they have experienced adverse effects after handling flaming hot seasoning, a union says.

Staff shortages fuelling billion-dollar public pay bill

Some NSW public-sector workers are doing double their assigned hours as the cost of overtime for 430,000 state employees soars.

Gig worker reforms urged after unreported death

Police data has revealed the death of a food delivery driver in Victoria which previously went unreported as unions call for better standards.

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Stone ban progress, but more needed in silicosis fight

Australia has banned engineered stone from July but many more workers remain exposed to deadly dust across other industries such as concreting and tunnelling.

Regulator to investigate fatal truck and train crash

Workplace regulators will investigate the death of a 30-year-old truck driver after his rig became stuck on a level crossing and was struck by a train.

Boss who slapped strung-up apprentice fined $60,000

Steven Yousif has been fined $60,000 after he admitted bullying two carpentry apprentices during two years at his Melbourne business.

Coroner rules on electrocuted apprentice electrician

A 19-year-old apprentice electrician killed installing an air-conditioning unit while unsupervised did not do the work of his own accord, a coroner has found.

No 'silver bullet' to fix ailing WorkCover scheme

The union movement has blasted Labor's planned changes to WorkCover as businesses plead for a cap on rising premiums at an inquiry into a controversial bill.

Engineered stone ban closer after federal support

A national ban on engineered stone products has moved a step closer after the federal government announced it would work alongside states and territories.

WorkCover reforms stall as parliament sets up inquiry

Victoria's upper house has voted to establish an inquiry into proposed legislative reforms to shake up the state's worker compensation scheme.

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