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Annual report 2010-11 - financial statements
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Annual report 2010-11 - financial statements Off Accountability and reporting About us Current Corporate publications …
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Reducing injuries and hazards at Mclean farms
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Advice for PCBUs
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Advice for PCBUs Background Australia is continuing to closely monitor an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus (COVID-19).  On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a …
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National Hazardous Substances Regulatory Package Substances Subject to Limitations on Exposure (National Exposure Standards) Amendments to Update Standards – Source A Updates
National Hazardous Substances Regulatory Package Substances Subject to Limitations on Exposure (National Exposure Standards) Amendments to Update Standards – Source A Updates …
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Share your reason in South Australia
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Share your reason in South Australia Current Case studies …
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Accessing legislation on the go
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New research examines pathways to secondary psychological injury
10 February 2026 |
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New research examines pathways to secondary psychological injury 10 Feb 2026 Safe Work Australia has released an independent research report conducted by Monash University, Research examining pathways to secondary psychological injury. The report examines …
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Mobile plant: New interactive guide on managing ground condition risks
04 February 2026 |
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Mobile plant: New interactive guide on managing ground condition risks 04 Feb 2026 Safe Work Australia has released an interactive guide on managing the risks associated with ground conditions for the safe set up and operation of mobile plant. The …
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New model Code of Practice: Elevating Work Platforms now published
27 January 2026 |
Model Codes of Practice
New model Code of Practice: Elevating Work Platforms now published 27 Jan 2026 Safe Work Australia has released the model Code of Practice: Elevating Work Platforms. The model Code provides practical guidance for PCBUs (employers) and other duty holders …
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New guidance for health and safety representatives on asbestos
23 January 2026 |
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New guidance for health and safety representatives on asbestos 23 Jan 2026 Asbestos consists of many tiny fibres, which can get into the air when disturbed. When asbestos fibres are inhaled, they can lodge in the lungs and cause serious diseases like lung …
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