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The Australian Mines and Metals Association has called for the Federal Government to step up education programs, and curtail "unjustifiably" broad provisions of the Fair Work Act, in the battle against workplace bullying.

The ACTU is pushing for tougher penalties for workplace bullying - and has provided some practical tips for dealing with the problem - in its submission to a parliamentary inquiry.

A legal advisor has won compensation for a psych injury after the AAT found a negative "mid-year review" did not fall within the meaning of "administrative action". Also in this article, a worker has been denied compensation for a psych injury after a performance meeting was found to be reasonable.

Employers can combat workplace stress by implementing a three-tiered stress-intervention strategy, according to senior Canadian organisational psychologist, Dr Kevin Kelloway.

Code of Practice eliminates workplace bullying "ambiguity"; and Essential safety news from around Australia.

A Western Australian employer failed to comply with a Code of Practice on workplace violence and bullying when investigating complaints made against a supervisor, and then unfairly dismissed the woman, the State IRC has found.

A full Federal Court has emphasised the important role drug and alcohol testing plays in ensuring workplace safety, in rejecting the CFMEU's bid to ban testing on a major Victorian motorway upgrade.

The Federal Government will consider developing national legislation, similar to Victoria's Brodie's law, during a parliamentary inquiry into the "scourge" of workplace bullying.

The ACT Greens have urged the Government and employers to do more to stamp out workplace bullying, after a survey found the problem was widespread and often went unreported.

National rail safety law passes in first jurisdiction; Rail protection officer fined for drugs as latest Waterfall report released; Tasmanian asbestos victims paid $3m in six months under no-fault scheme; and Tasmanian and Victorian workplace safety awards open.