OHS News

safety awards

Safety initiatives recognised ahead of Safe Wor...

Thirty Queenslanders and businesses have been recognised for their exceptional health and safety initiatives and getting injured employees back on the job in the annual Safe Work and Return to...

Safety initiatives recognised ahead of Safe Wor...

Thirty Queenslanders and businesses have been recognised for their exceptional health and safety initiatives and getting injured employees back on the job in the annual Safe Work and Return to...

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workplace wellness

Not just nice to have: nature in the workplace ...

Bringing nature into the workplace can help reduce stress and increase creativity and focus, research shows.  Some researchers suggest humans have an innate need to be connected with nature. This...

Not just nice to have: nature in the workplace ...

Bringing nature into the workplace can help reduce stress and increase creativity and focus, research shows.  Some researchers suggest humans have an innate need to be connected with nature. This...

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gender pay gap

Laing O’Rourke commits to shrinking gender pay gap

Cathal O’Rourke has joined more than 100 CEOs and directors across Australia who has confirmed their commitment to shrinking Australia's gender pay gap.  “I am proud to represent Laing O’Rourke...

Laing O’Rourke commits to shrinking gender pay gap

Cathal O’Rourke has joined more than 100 CEOs and directors across Australia who has confirmed their commitment to shrinking Australia's gender pay gap.  “I am proud to represent Laing O’Rourke...

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Anti-discrimination laws

Breaching anti-discrimination law in the workplace

Employment lawyers are warning bosses that asking their potential employees about their cultural heritage could be a breach of anti-discrimination laws.  In recent weeks a number of parliamentarians have come...

Breaching anti-discrimination law in the workplace

Employment lawyers are warning bosses that asking their potential employees about their cultural heritage could be a breach of anti-discrimination laws.  In recent weeks a number of parliamentarians have come...

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OHS penalties

WA comes into line

The West Australian Government will increase penalties for workplace safety offences, which will bring the West into line with other states and ensure penalties better reflect the importance of a...

WA comes into line

The West Australian Government will increase penalties for workplace safety offences, which will bring the West into line with other states and ensure penalties better reflect the importance of a...

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construction compliance

BMF announces the appointment of experts to exa...

The Building Ministers' Forum (BMF) announced on August 29, 2017 the appointment of two experts to lead an examination into compliance and enforcement problems in the Australian construction sector.  Professor...

BMF announces the appointment of experts to exa...

The Building Ministers' Forum (BMF) announced on August 29, 2017 the appointment of two experts to lead an examination into compliance and enforcement problems in the Australian construction sector.  Professor...

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