In the wake of a recent allegations regarding sexual misconduct within the Federal Government and Parliament House, it is important for employees and employers to consider the prevalence and impact of sexual harassment in the workplace. The Australian Human Rights...
New safety laws – Fines up to $10mil Following a review conducted in the aftermath of the Gold Coast theme park tragedy last October, the Queensland government is proposing new safety laws, including a new offence category, namely ‘Industrial Manslaughter’. With...
Do you think that safety at work is only for Blue-collar industries? Think again! It is sometimes said that offices or administration work is ‘safe’. Sure, more serious injuries and fatalities occur in other industries, however, when you consider that the...