Court fines freight company after federal health and safety agency investigates Thursday February 10, 2022 By Jackson Graham Federal A national freight company will pay a $300,000 fine after an incident that left a worker with severe leg fractures and sparked a Comcare investigation.
Management of COVID cases on Border Force vessels raises union ire Monday February 7, 2022 By Jackson Graham News Maritime Border Force staff are being made to stay on vessels when other crew members onboard test positive to COVID-19, says the CPSU.
Senior APS managers encouraged to attend sexual harassment prevention workshops Wednesday December 22, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal The training follows the APSC's State of the Service report showing complaints of sexual harassment more than doubled from 32 in 2019–20 to 78 in…
Sex discrimination commissioner urges employers to focus on prevention: here’s how Friday November 12, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal Speaking at a Comcare national workplace sexual harassment forum, Kate Jenkins said complaint rates had hovered around 17% for decades. …
National forum brings minds together to discuss sexual harassment in workplaces Friday November 5, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal A national forum is days away from focusing the public service on how sexual harassment can be prevented in workplaces. …
Most workers covered under Comcare scheme now in private sector Wednesday November 3, 2021 By Jackson Graham News Growth in the self-insurance sector has driven up the number of workers covered by Comcare, with 57% of FTE employees now covered being non-APS.
Clarity needed on healthy and safe parliamentary work environment, departments say Tuesday October 26, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal Submissions to the sex discrimination commissioner say parliamentary workplaces need clearer systems to create safer working environments.
Brendan Murphy reflects on leadership and the public service changes to outlive COVID-19 Monday October 25, 2021 By Jackson Graham Health Brendan Murphy gave a wide-ranging talk to public servants on Friday about returning to work, resilience, leadership and vaccinations.
APS workplace mental health program showing strong results Friday October 22, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal Nearly three-quarters of public servants seeking help with their mental health through the NewAccess workplace program have recovered with its support.
Concerns growing over disparity in APS working arrangements Thursday October 21, 2021 By Chris Johnson, Melissa Coade and Jackson Graham Federal Some government agencies are demanding their staff get back to the office while others insist they stay away.
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…
