The Federal Government has welcomed Telstra's plan to recommence pit remediation work for the construction of the National Broadband Network (NBN) on 19 August.
A new guide on promoting mental health and wellbeing at work has busted a host of myths surrounding workers with mental illness, and explains how leaders can recognise and respond to mental ill health.
Safe Work Australia has released the final version of its model Code of Practice on workplace traffic management, as well as four industry-specific guides to the Code, while WorkSafe ACT has published a guide on WHS management plans for construction contractors.
Victoria, South Australia and the Seacare scheme have the lowest return-to-work rates in the country, according to Safe Work Australia's new return-to-work "monitor". Also in this article, an Adelaide physio has been found guilty of overcharging WorkCover SA.
An employer group has warned that the business costs of engaging external workplace bullying investigators - as advised by the draft model Code of Practice on bullying - will be excessive, while unions have called for the Code to be strengthened.
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Road transport drivers will have the discretion to amend an employer or hirer's "safe driving plan" to include additional rest breaks, while employers will be required to put drivers through OHS training, under a draft remuneration order released for public comment.
