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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

'We will not be influenced': WorkSafe boss denies minister pressured watchdog to issue stop-work notice

An inquiry is determining whether the notice breached parliamentary privilege.

The Canberra Times

'Nothing changes': Calwell High safety concerns linger amid recruitment drive

At least a dozen extra staff have been hired since WorkSafe intervened at Calwell High.

The Canberra Times

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WorkSafe investigating quad bike involvement in Western Australian farm death

Worksafe is investigating the death of a 35-year-old woman on a farm near Collie after she was reportedly thrown from a quad bike while rounding up cattle.

ABC News

Man dies in Perth workplace accident

WorkSafe WA is investigating the death of a 50-year-old man in a work accident at a transport company in the Perth suburb of Bibra Lake.

AAP

Pilbara gold miner was killed after vehicle run over by large dump truck, police say

Police confirmed details of the 59-year-old Perth man’s death today and will continue their investigation for the coroner, which is taking place alongside a WorkSafe probe.

ABC News

WorkSafe drops investigation into Victorian MP Kaushaliya Vaghela's bullying allegations

Kaushaliya Vaghela quit Labor alleging systemic bullying in the party, accusing the office of Premier Daniel Andrews of turning a blind eye to the issue.

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Authorities investigating after worker killed at gold mine in WA's Pilbara

Authorities in Western Australia are investigating the second fatality in the state's mines within 72 hours following the death of a man at the Karlawinda Gold Mine in the Pilbara on Thursday.

ABC News

WorkSafe prohibition on Assembly was not legally valid: top barrister

Committee hearings at the Assembly came to a halt following the issuing of the notice.

The Canberra Times

After 14 deaths in 18 months, public hearings into safety on WA farms are set to begin

Two people have died since the inquiry was announced in June.

ABC News

WorkSafe Victoria confirms it is investigating Hawthorn Football Club allegations

Victoria's workplace safety watchdog launches an investigation into allegations of discrimination at the Hawthorn Football Club.

ABC News

Family of woman left with horror injuries in rollercoaster crash slam park for re-opening ride

A funfair ride has reopened only days after a 26-year-old woman was struck by a carriage while trying to retrieve her phone, leaving her in an intensive care unit

Daily Mirror

Melbourne Royal Show roller-coaster ride reopens two days after woman critically injured

Show organisers say WorkSafe has deemed the ride safe to continue operating for the rest of the event. Shylah Rodden, 26, remains in a critical condition in hospital after she was struck by the ride on Sunday.

ABC News

Woman in coma with 'horrific' injuries after being struck by rollercoaster

The 26-year-old remains in hospital with "horrific" life-threatening injuries and "hardly a thing that's not broken" after a being hurled several metres into the air at the Melbourne Royal Show

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Woman in Melbourne show accident critical

A woman is in a critical condition in hospital after being hit by a roller-coaster at Melbourne Royal Show.

ABC News

FIFO sexual harassment report sparks sweeping changes by the WA government

Renewed accommodation standards and funding for legal help are among the changes the WA government is implementing in the wake of a scathing report into sexual misconduct in the FIFO industry.

Newsroom.co.nz

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The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week.

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The dangers of working in New Zealand

At least two people have died at work every month since last January. Are our workplace whistleblowers up to the task?

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WA Country Health Service complies with WorkSafe notice after Bunbury Hospital findings

A health authority says it has implemented initiatives to address a raft of problems and concerns surrounding patient care at a WA hospital.

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Victims of violent crime forced to wait for forensic examinations in Victoria due to 'dire' shortage of doctors

Some victims of violent crime in Victoria are waiting more than a day for examinations due to a shortage of forensic officers. Experts says the system is in crisis and the delays risk causing further harm to people already reeling from life-changing trauma.

AAP

Bus company fined over employee complaints

Bus company Transdev has been fined $30,000 without conviction over discrimination of an employee who was given a warning after workplace safety complaints.

The Canberra Times

Legislative Assembly defends its COVID-safe plan as estimates saga drags on

ACT budget estimates have been delayed over a COVID safety stand off.

The Canberra Times

'Still in the dark' over when estimates will resume

A renewed prohibition notice has been slapped on the Legislative Assembly from WorkSafe ACT, which has prevented estimates hearings from happening in the building.

The Canberra Times

Why three MLAs were banned from meeting at the Assembly

Committee meetings and hearings have been banned at the Assembly.

The Canberra Times

Speaker threatens legal action against 'WorkSafe over 'unprecedented' estimates ban

As the COVID risk continues, WorkSafe has put a ban on ACT Assembly hearings.

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