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Public prosecutors will establish a protocol for ensuring due consideration is given to launching manslaughter prosecutions after workplace deaths, under a recommendation from a South Australian inquiry.

Individuals could lose the protection against self-incrimination in the WHS Act in South Australia, with a mandatory review examining whether the unique provisions of the State's mirror Act adversely affect its operation.

• Top 10 non-compliances for dangerous goods;
  
• Overhaul of dangerous goods laws launched in SA;
  
• Extended anti-violence laws protect frontline workers in Tas; and
  
• NSW issues safety fact sheets and alert.

• Safety regulator issues GHS warning; and
  
• New "atlas" to map banned chemicals in Qld.

• NSW makes safety regs and code, lauds asbestos changes;
  
• SafeWork SA's new regulatory model commences today; and
  
• Catastrophically injured workers now covered for life in ACT.

• Fake licences continue to haunt high-risk industries;
  
• Agencies release fatality report and safety alerts; and
  
• High asbestos fines and jail apply under new litter laws.

• Safety overhaul reduces "fear of prosecution" in SA;
  
• WHS amendments commence in the NT today; and
  
• NZ's new work safety Act takes effect.

• Future of Safe Rates Tribunal under review;
  
• Two jurisdictions adopt new heavy vehicle safety manual;
  
• High OHS standards urged for "sharing economy" in Tas; and
  
• Range of safety and RTW developments announced in SA.

• Major new RTW and entry rules pass in ACT;
  
• Safety laws passed and amended in Qld and SA; and
  
• Suite of Regulations released for NZ's new work safety laws.

• NSW amends heavy vehicle safety regulations;
  
• Qld launches truck-safety plan as NT drug rules commence;
  
• Qld's mirror marine safety laws get green light; and
  
• SA amends radiation regulations.