Lindsay Fitzclarence‘s travelogue “The Dirty Life of Mining in Australia” is a thought-provoking work that combines social, economic, industrial, indigenous, and environmental perspectives into a journey across Australia. Occupational health …
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Wellbeing vs Red Tape Is The Political Battle That Will Shape Australia’s OHS Future – SafetyAtWorkBlog
by David Walker
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers was keen on establishing a “Wellbeing Budget“. The initiative faded, but the desire persisted. The Wellbeing Budget is getting renewed interest but also …
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Workplace Suicides Becoming Australia’s Next Regulatory Flashpoint – SafetyAtWorkBlog
by David Walker
You should have heard by now that Safe Work Australia (SWA) has come through with guidance on having work-related suicides included in each jurisdiction’s occupational health and …
Safety & Security
Australia’s OHS Laws Are Stuck in the Past and Need a Rewrite from the Ground Up – SafetyAtWorkBlog
by David Walker
Recently, Australia’s politics were focused on an Economic Roundtable hosted by Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Chalmers sought proactive, low- or no-cost initiatives to improve Australia’s productivity. Occupational health …