In the past few years, the legal position surrounding independent contractors has fluctuated as a result of various case law judgments culminating with the landmark High Court decisions in 2022.
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Working safely with overhead powerlines
CICA: Navigating working near overhead powerlines
Crane licensing upheaval on SafeWork’s agenda
SafeWork Australia has announced it is seeking feedback on six proposals aimed at improving the framework for crane licensing.
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Workplace safety show records whopping attendance
The Melbourne edition of the Workplace Health & Safety Show has smashed its attendance record, recording a 247 per cent increase compared to the last show.
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Managing safety risks in the work place
The steps that a director can take to meet their statutory WHS duty of care has been clearly explained in the recent decision of SafeWork NSW v Miller Logistics Pty Ltd; SafeWork NSW v Mitchell Doble (Miller) .
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Critical nature of a safe workplace
Workplace safety is a critical issue that affects not only workers but also their colleagues, families and communities.
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SafeWork SA reports “alarming” rise in falls from heights
SafeWork South Australia has launched an awareness campaign around falls from heights following an “alarming” rise in serious injuries.
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