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Employers obligated to do more to protect isolated workers and reduce suicide risks and rates

The suicide rate among Australia's mining workers is higher than most others and appears to be increasing, according to Melbourne researchers, who identify the likely reasons for this, and call for companies and their owners to do more to protect the individuals who have "produced and supported their wealth".

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