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Federal Labor MPs have urged opponents of the model WHS Act not to forget the workers who "fall through the cracks" under current safety laws, but the Liberal Party has warned that the absence of the word "control" in the definition of "reasonably practicable" could create a legal vacuum.

A peak employer group has described as unwarranted the Federal Government's move to abolish the ABCC, saying the Commission targets unlawful behaviour that "denigrates" workplace safety.

Proposed regulations to protect OHS whistleblowers; Employer fined for failing to follow instructions after worker loses sight; and Northern Territory to introduce harmonised Bill later this month.

Safe Work Australia has released for public comment 15 more draft model Codes of Practice, including those that address workplace bullying, fatigue, first aid, construction and demolition work, the design of buildings and structures and hazardous chemicals.

Safe Work Australia has released its second suite of mine-specific draft model Codes of Practice for public comment, but the harmonisation process suffered another hiccup on Friday, with the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry declining to endorse the draft Regulations at the SWA members meeting in Sydney.

Workplace germ control urged as flu cases spiral; Unwary employers at risk of breastfeeding discrimination; and WorkCover NSW releases "officer" fact sheet, appoints new workers' comp bosses.

Proposed national rail safety laws, released this morning for public consultation, will slash red tape and boost OHS outcomes, according to National Transport Commission chief executive Nick Dimopoulos.

The draft model Work Health and Safety Regulations and Codes of Practice for mining have been released for public comment, but "harmonisation" appears to be a long way off for this sector, with at least four jurisdictions looking to introduce their own laws.

New discrimination laws have broadened the definition of s-xual harassment and could expose unwary employers to claims of harassment, breach of contract and misleading or deceptive conduct, a lawyer has warned.

Western Australia to abolish discriminatory workers' comp rules; Second Western Australian employer fined for safety training failure; ACT and South Australia offer health and safety funding; and Commonwealth safety Regulations amended.