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WorkSafe ACT needs in-house prosecution team: review

But the Director of Public Prosecutions says the proposals are unrealistic and legally unworkable.

The Canberra Times

Shroud of secrecy surrounds death of contractor at Duntroon

An investigation, now in its fourth week, has failed to shed any light on the circumstances of how a man died in the grounds of Duntroon.

The Canberra Times

'Dangerous' construction industry continues to put workers at risk: WorkSafe

WorkSafe ACT has issued 2132 notices over 1363 workplace visits since 2020.

The Canberra Times

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Calwell High School to undergo special review

A team of educators will examine Calwell High School after WorkSafe ACT issued a prohibition notice.

The Canberra Times

Students allowed back to class after prohibition notice lifted

All students at Calwell High School will be returning to campus on Monday after WorkSafe ACT lifted the prohibition notice on the school.

The Canberra Times

More ACT schools switch to remote learning

Staffing shortages are getting worse in ACT public schools, forcing some students to learn from home.

The Canberra Times

Government turns down another inquiry for Dhulwa

Minister for Mental Health Emma Davidson said running a concurrent inquiry would not be helpful.

The Canberra Times

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'Sent into the killing fields': Nurses' calls for immediate safety fixes

It came after the ACT government announced there would be an inquiry into cultural issues at the mental health unit.

The Canberra Times

Five ACT public schools visited by WorkSafe inspectors

The work safety watchdog inspected five public school campuses plagued by severe staff shortages.

The Canberra Times

WorkSafe cracks down on play centres after a number of injuries, broken bones

Injuries reported in the ACT last year include a child who had fallen and broken a leg, while another had become stuck in netting and broken a foot.

The Canberra Times

Nine-year-old hospitalised after falling from climbing wall at Flip Out in Canberra

The nine-year-old fell at least 4.5 metres after being disconnected from his safety harness, though the business says staff provided clear safety instructions.

ABC News

Child falls five metres at play centre in Canberra

The child suffered minor injuries, however, the centre remains open with a prohibition notice on the equipment involved.

The Canberra Times

'Sent into the killing fields': WorkSafe notices issued to Dhulwa as more than 100 assaults reported

The nurses union has repeated calls for an inquiry into Dhulwa.

The Canberra Times

Police investigate assault at a Canberra school

Police are actively investigating an assault which occurred at Gold Creek High School in full view of other students and teachers.

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More schools reported to WorkSafe, Calwell gets two more notices

The Education Directorate has received 2100 reports of workplace accidents and incidents across all ACT public schools this year.

The Canberra Times

Parents unaware of school safety issues at Calwell High School

Parents are worried about sending their children back to Calwell High School after it was issued a prohibition notice by WorkSafe ACT.

ABC News

ACT Education Minister survives no-confidence motion after violent incidents revealed at Calwell High School

A vote of no confidence in ACT Education Minister Yvette Berry has not passed in the Legislative Assembly after the Canberra Liberals said she should be held responsible for a number of violent schools incidents.

The Canberra Times

Berry survives no-confidence, opposition demands resignation

The no-confidence motion was raised by the opposition after WorkSafe issued a prohibition notice to Calwell High School.

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Berry to face no-confidence motion over Calwell High School issues

The workplace safety watchdog issued a prohibition notice to Calwell High School over serious risks to health and safety.

ABC News

Students at Calwell High School forced into remote learning after WorkSafe ACT details fighting, assaults on campus

Students at Calwell High School in Canberra's south are sent home for the last week of term 1 after WorkSafe ACT found the current school environment was unsafe for teachers and students.

The Canberra Times

WorkSafe called to Canberra school amid dire teacher shortage

Teachers' union says more schools could move to remote learning in final week of term

The Canberra Times

UC staff can work remotely following WorkSafe ACT complaint

University of Canberra staff will be able to negotiate to work from home if they feel unsafe coming onto campus in semester 1 amid the Omicron wave.

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