Report recommends plan to protect agency workers in the horticulture, meat and cleaning industries, where exploitation is most rife The Victorian government will introduce a licensing scheme for labour hire companies in response to a report that found “outright exploitation” of agency workers particularly in the horticulture, meat and cleaning industries. Victorian industrial relations minister,…

Latest statistics from Safe Work Australia show as at 11 October, 132 Australian workers have been killed at work in 2016. Transport, postal & warehousing has once again emerged as the most fatal industry with 42 fatalities so far. The Agriculture, forestry & fishing industry has recorded 34 fatalities while 21 construction workers have been killed…

After warning business owners and operators across South Australia to prepare for extreme weather, SafeWork SA released a few tips to help employers to ensure the safety of workers during severe weathers. Employer (or person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) are encouraged to ensure: The work environment is free of risks to health and…