Mint faces $3.5m fine over coin press fall Monday May 24, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The Royal Australian Mint could be fined up to $3.5m for breaching federal work health and safety laws after a three-tonne coin press almost fell…
Commonwealth agencies recognised for creating safe workplaces Wednesday May 19, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal All the award winners and finalists of 2021 Comcare National Work Health and Safety Awards.
Comcare releases guidance for addressing workplace sexual harassment Wednesday March 31, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Culture The guidance notes that workplace sexual harassment can have physical and psychological impacts, and can also lead to 'significant financial impacts'.
Defence fined $350,000 after RAAF worker critically injured Tuesday March 16, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Defence The Department of Defence will pay $350,000 after being convicted of an incident that left a man's leg severed while working at a Royal Australian…
Home Affairs charged over Sydney detention centre death Wednesday March 10, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The Department of Home Affairs and its healthcare provider International Health and Medical Services have been charged with breaching federal work health and safety laws…
Construction company faces $1.5m fine following Comcare investigation Friday February 12, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Construction giant John Holland has been charged with breaching federal work health and safety laws after a worker fell part way through a New South…
Transport company charged following Comcare investigation Monday November 30, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal A national transport and logistics company has been charged with breaching federal work health and safety laws over a 2018 incident that left a worker…
Construction giant charged following Comcare investigation Tuesday September 8, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions has charged a construction company with breaching federal work health and safety laws after a bricklayer working on the…
Comcare fast-tracks mental health rollout Thursday August 13, 2020 By Chris Johnson Federal Up to 120,000 Commonwealth employees will have access to a new mental health support service and coaching program being fast-tracked due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Returning to the office? Comcare gives tips on APS transition plans Thursday June 4, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Agencies must be prepared to support public servants who are returning to their usual workplaces by considering a range of measures such as staggered hours…
Comcare publishes working-from-home checklist Tuesday March 24, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The resource offers advice on communication, mental health, and work environment as part of the authority's response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Defence first Commonwealth entity to be successfully prosecuted under current work safety laws Wednesday March 11, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Defence The Department of Defence has become the first Australian government entity to be prosecuted for breaching work safety laws after a cadet sustained serious injuries.
Comcare charges Defence over serious workplace injuries; still faces calls to go after Home Affairs Wednesday August 28, 2019 By Stephen Easton Federal The Department of Defence faces three new charges over workplace health and safety breaches after an investigation by Comcare, but some lawyers continue to wonder…
Nope, freedom of political communication does not override the public service rules Wednesday August 7, 2019 By Stephen Easton Federal The High Court has ruled that federal public servants have no right to political expression that overrides their legal obligations to be impartial and uphold…
Department of Defence charged with WHS breaches, faces up to $4.5m in fines Friday May 10, 2019 By Stephen Easton Defence The Department of Defence faces three charges of breaching the Commonwealth Work Health and Safety Act over the death of soldier Jason Challis during a…
