Panel releases further details of proposed national OHS laws
The Panel conducting the review into the harmonisation of occupational health and safety (OHS) laws has released its final recommendations regarding model national OHS legislation.
Panel releases details of proposed national OHS laws - 7 November 2008
The panel conducting the review into the harmonisation of Occupational Health and Safety laws has released its first report. This report proposes significant changes to current state OHS laws including substantial increases in penalties.
National OHS laws: time to have your say - June 2008
The advisory panel conducting the review into the harmonisation of occupational health and safety laws has called for submissions on the optimal structure and content of national OHS laws.
OHS (e)ssentials - January 2008
Welcome to the first edition of OHS (e)ssentials for 2008, which is shaping up to be an interesting year for OHS practitioners under a new Rudd Labor government looking to harmonise the several OHS systems in Australia.
OHS (e)ssentials - November 2007
While the IR debate has been raging this election campaign, one aspect of Labor’s overall industrial relations policy which has not received much publicity is its workplace health and safety policy.
OHS (e)ssentials - October 2007
The Federal Court has recently imposed a penalty for a breach of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1991 (Cth) (Act) based on an amount agreed between Comcare and the defendant. This is the first Federal Court decision under the Act to recognise an agreed penalty.
OHS (e)ssentials - September 2007
Directors successfully defend prosecution under NSW OHS Act/Injury during basketball was not in the course of employment/Draft Mine Health and Safety Regulation released for Public Comment.
OHS (e)ssentials - August 2007
Commonwealth OHS Legislation / Significant amendments were made to the Occupational Health & Safety (Commonwealth Employment) Act 1991 earlier this year when the Act was renamed the Occupational Health & Safety Act 1991 (OHS Act).