January

Finalists announced for Safe Work Australia Awards
Safe Work Australia Chair Mr Tom Phillips AM has announced the finalists for the 7th annual Safe Work Australia Awards and commended them on their efforts in reducing workplace death, injury and disease in Australia.
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Commonwealth Work Health and Safety Act 2011 effective now
1 January 2012 marked an historic event for our jurisdiction with the commencement of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Cth) (WHS Act) for the Commonwealth jurisdiction.
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Fair Work Act Review announced
The review of the Fair Work Act, first announced when the legislation was introduced, will be conducted by Reserve Bank Board Member John Edwards, former Federal Court Judge, the Honourable Michael Moore and noted legal and workplace relations academic Professor Ron McCallum AO, the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, Bill Shorten, announced today.
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Scientist sheds new light on keeping off the kilos
New research from the Professor behind the world’s largest weight maintenance study, DiOGenes*, has found there are further benefits to eating a low GI diet.
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Plumbing practitioners must be licensed or registered
The Plumbing Industry Commissioner, Tony Arnel, has issued a reminder to consumers and plumbers that plumbing practitioners must be licensed or registered with the Commission in a particular class or type of plumbing work before they carry out the work.
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Electricians call for safety to be a New Year’s resolution
Australia’s peak electrical industry body, the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA), has called for electrical safety to be a priority in the New Year, particularly in older homes.
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