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Unfortunately the harmonisation process can only be described as a shambles. Not all states and territories have transitioned and it appears that WA and Victoria will not be moving towards the harmonised WHS Act and Regulation any time soon.   Read Full Article

Meals on Wheels is worried it will be forced to reduce its services if new OHS laws push its costs up too high.
Organisations which rely heavily on volunteers are warning they will have to have cut back on services because of changes to health and safety laws around the nation. Read Full Article

The Western Australian Government has lashed out at the Federal Government over its threat to withhold millions of dollars from states that fail to implement national occupational health and safety laws. Read Full Article

It is safe to say the introduction of the Workplace Health and Safety Legislation (Harmonisation) is a complete and utter shambles. Read Full Article

Queensland workplaces are putting their staff at risk with ABS figures showing nearly 150,000 workers injuring themselves in the state's workplaces each year, yet only 0.02% of Queenslanders are first aid qualified. Read Full Article

Some businesses say they have had phone calls or letters suggesting they need to buy certain products to comply with workplace safety laws in South Australia. Read Full Article