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The Federal Court has rejected a union's bid to take photos of suspected safety contraventions at a workplace, in an ongoing dispute about entry laws and the meaning of "premises".

Another jurisdiction has proposed amending its mirror WHS Act to reduce union-entry and HSR powers, despite acknowledging that there is "little if any" evidence of these powers being abused.

• "Steve Irwin" and union fined $273k over WHS entry breach;
  
• Regulator warns of unregistered high-risk work trainer; and
  
• Qld regulator investigating two workplace fatalities.

• Safety breach wasn't serious enough for dismissal; and
  
• Record-long entry permit ban upheld by full bench.

Queensland has overhauled its safety and workers' comp agencies for the second time in a year, and committed to implementing its proposed WHS amendments within the next 12 months.

• Employer's disregard for notices costs worker three fingers; and
  
• More CFMEU officials charged with entry breaches.

• WHS Amendment Bill divides Queensland inquiry; and
  
• WA committee examines diesel health issue and high-risk work licences.

Two union officials, including one who told a project manager his name was Steve Irwin (the deceased crocodile hunter), breached the Fair Work Act in entering the project site and obstructing "unsafe" work without NSW WHS entry permits, a court has found.

The Fair Work Commission has highlighted the "stark" contrast between a union official's claim that he needs an entry permit to ensure the safety of workers, and his bullying and intimidation of an inspector.

• HSR powers and notification rules restored by Qld Bill; and
  
• Qld launches FIFO review and inquiry.