The Latest Breaking News from WorkSafe

Fortescue Metals Group charged for failing to supply documents relating to alleged sexual harassment cases

The WA watchdog has charged the mining giant with 34 counts of failing to disclose documentation over alleged harassment on its mine sites.

ABC News · Feb 8, 2023

Mining giant faces charges over harassment documents

Western Australia's workplace safety regulator is prosecuting Fortescue Metal Group for allegedly failing to provide documents relating to harassment cases.

AAP · Feb 8, 2023

Report showed WorkSafe at 'tipping point'

A recently released report shows Victoria's WorkSafe compensation scheme was at a "tipping point" in 2020 and on an unsustainable trajectory.

AAP · Dec 31, 2022

As WorkSafe continues to punish asbestos negligence, this Melbourne family is left mourning a 'senseless death'

As WorkSafe Victoria punishes more businesses for mismanaging asbestos, the family of a man who died from mesothelioma is calling for employers to "do the right thing".

ABC News · Dec 2, 2022

Manager raised Vic hotel safety concerns

A manager of a security firm has told a Melbourne court it didn't make sense for guards to deal directly with quarantined travellers.

AAP · Dec 2, 2022

Woman struck by high-speed rollercoaster wakes up after spending two months in a coma

Shylah Rodden, 26, was put in a medically-induced coma after sustaining brain damage and serious injuries all over her body when she was hit by a 43mph rollercoaster at the Royal Melbourne Show on Septmeber 25

Daily Mirror · Nov 30, 2022

Vic hotel guards 'confused' over rules

Instructions on how and when to wear protective equipment varied between Victoria's quarantine hotels, a Melbourne court has been told.

AAP · Nov 30, 2022

Vic guards 'skipped through' COVID course

Guards pretended to read through an online COVID-19 training module before starting work at Victoria's hotel quarantine system, a Melbourne court has been told.

AAP · Nov 29, 2022

Victorian Health Department facing $95 million fine over alleged hotel quarantine failures

A hearing to determine if Victoria's health department will face trial over alleged hotel quarantine failures is set to begin.

The New Daily · Nov 27, 2022

Security firm provided PPE to hotel guards

A hearing has begun for Victoria's health department over allegations it failed to protect health and safety in connection with hotel quarantine.

AAP · Nov 27, 2022