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Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal is "overly simplistic", says Ai Group; and Essential safety and workers' comp news from six jurisdictions.

An investigation into a trainee worker's death will consider whether vehicle collision-prevention controls used at mines rely too heavily on "human behaviour", according to a NSW Mine Safety report.

FWC launches dedicated anti-bullying webpage; New mine safety regulations taking effect in South Australia; Comcare prosecuting Linfox; SWA releases WHS guide on water jetting; and Alerts issued after child killed and other incidents.

"Over-induction" and rushing linked to injuries; NSW and WA regulators issue work function and heat warnings; and Fuel safety alert issued in Queensland.

New Queensland electrical safety laws and South Australian WHS Regulations take effect in the coming weeks, while Safe Work Australia has released two more draft model Codes of Practice.

In the lead-up to Christmas, employers are being urged to ensure workers have adequate support from their mates and don't rush to finish jobs, with stress and injury claims increasing at this time of year.

SWA's assessment of Qld's WHS plan ongoing; and Essential safety and workers' comp news from seven jurisdictions.

The Queensland Mine Safety and Health Commissioner has expressed concerns about the over-representation of contractors in fatality statistics, while his chief inspectors have outlined four "underlying principles" for improving safety.

Comcare files proceedings over Airport Link death and injury; Workers fatally struck as national death toll rises; and Unions raise safety concerns over higher retirement age.

The safety standards during the construction of Brisbane's Airport Link tunnel have been declared "deplorable", with one worker being killed, the joint-venture partners facing OHS prosecutions, one partner and another employer entering enforceable undertakings after other workers were injured, and 70 notices being issued by a regulator.