Workplace fatalities are tragic and devastating events. In order to reflect the seriousness of these incidents, some jurisdictions across Australia have amended their work health and safety laws to establish the offence of industrial manslaughter, where the negligent conduct by a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) or officers causes the death of a worker.
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Fly ash cement promises a greener solution
A new blend of sustainable cement that uses a coal by-product has been developed and poured by the University of Sydney.
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Victoria advances shovel-ready construction projects as restrictions ease
The Victorian Government has fast-tracked another round of shovel-ready projects as the state emerges from its harshest COVID-19 restrictions.
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Western Australia, Queensland to see highest dwelling demand in 2021
BIS Oxford economist for building and construction Maree Kilroy has told Quarry that dwelling demand would see the largest increase to demand in Queensland and Western Australia due to the HomeBuilder Program.
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Inland Rail given northern NSW approval
The northern New South Wales section of the Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail project is set to ramp up after approval was given for the Narrabri to North Star Environmental Impact Statement.
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Tasmanian quarry development receives EPA approval
The Western Junction Quarry in Breadalbane, northern Tasmania, has received approval by the state’s EPA for a level two permit to expand its output.
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Employers to receive wage subsidy for apprenticeships
The Federal Government has pledged $1.2 billion to create 100,000 apprenticeships and traineeships across Australia as part of its COVID-19 recovery plan.
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Tier 2 quarry managers required to meet new criteria: NSW Resources Regulator
The transitional period for the New South Wales Resources Regulator’s three-tiered scheme for quarry managers has now ended, with new applicants to be assessed on new criteria.
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Federal Budget digs deep for infrastructure projects
The Federal Government has announced $14 billion in infrastructure spending as part of the 2020-21 Federal Budget.
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Safe Work Australia provides resources for revised RCS levels
Safe Work Australia has published a checklist and further information to assist in updated workplace exposure standards for respirable crystalline silica.
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