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WA roofing company fined $70,000 over worker’s ...

A roofing company has been fined $70,000 as well as being ordered to pay costs of $1369, in a Fremantle magistrates court after a labourer was seriously injured in a...

WA roofing company fined $70,000 over worker’s ...

A roofing company has been fined $70,000 as well as being ordered to pay costs of $1369, in a Fremantle magistrates court after a labourer was seriously injured in a...

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QLD calls for national ban on cladding

QLD calls for a national ban on panels

The QLD Government will push for a national ban on polyethylene (PE) core aluminium composite panels when Queensland hosts the nation Building Minister’s Forum in October. The Minister for Housing...

QLD calls for a national ban on panels

The QLD Government will push for a national ban on polyethylene (PE) core aluminium composite panels when Queensland hosts the nation Building Minister’s Forum in October. The Minister for Housing...

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gender equality

Law firm leading the way in flexibility and gen...

Australian law firm Holding Redlich announced in early September, it has further strengthened its goal for gender equality and flexible working arrangements by rolling out a suite of new initiatives...

Law firm leading the way in flexibility and gen...

Australian law firm Holding Redlich announced in early September, it has further strengthened its goal for gender equality and flexible working arrangements by rolling out a suite of new initiatives...

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WHS policy

New partnership to tackle mental health in the ...

A new partnership between the West Australian government and the University of Western Australia will see the development of a comprehensive set of mental health support resources for WA workplaces. ...

New partnership to tackle mental health in the ...

A new partnership between the West Australian government and the University of Western Australia will see the development of a comprehensive set of mental health support resources for WA workplaces. ...

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asbestos removal

NT exposure to asbestos

The construction union is calling for urgent and immediate action to be taken by the Northern Territory Government to implement an education and awareness policy for asbestos after workers and...

NT exposure to asbestos

The construction union is calling for urgent and immediate action to be taken by the Northern Territory Government to implement an education and awareness policy for asbestos after workers and...

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suicide in construction

New report finds Qld construction workers suici...

According to MATES in Construction (MIC) suicide rates in the Queensland construction industry have fallen to the lowest across Australia. The report, Suicide in the Construction Industry, authored by Dr...

New report finds Qld construction workers suici...

According to MATES in Construction (MIC) suicide rates in the Queensland construction industry have fallen to the lowest across Australia. The report, Suicide in the Construction Industry, authored by Dr...

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