The High Court has reserved its decision on an important case about whether family members can claim common law damages for mental injury after the death of a loved one.
SA WorkCover ceo steps down; Victoria launches truck safety screening program; WA government moves on construction site safety; and Goodman Fielder subsidiary fined over unsafe ceiling.
ACTU president Sharan Burrow has branded "unacceptable" a national survey finding on the number of OHS representatives who perceive that they have been bullied by employers.
NSW IR Department seeking comment on unfair dismissal proposals; Vic company fined $25,000 over predicted incident; and CFMEU calling for NSW demolition inspectors.
The Australian Industry Group has called for stronger treatment of fraudulent workers' compensation claims and suggested strategies for preventing fraud in its submission to the parliamentary inquiry into workers' compensation.
Vic labour hire campaign to target more than 250 companies; New manual handling kit for NSW utilities workers; Premiums a top priority for Vic business; UK leaflet informs safety reps about stress; and AIRC appoints new vice president.
The rejection of a Queensland government worker's common law compensation claim after a stabbing incident has wide-reaching implications for workers who regularly face occupational violence, says a union spokesperson.
Victoria announces new labour hire campaign; ACT launches construction safety handbook; Tasmania Workplace Safe week to focus on strain prevention; WorkCover NSW seeking inspectors; and latest NSW Benefits Guide available.
