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Time to toughen up and close the loopholes

Risk & Compliance

Time to toughen up and close the loopholes

Risk-averse directors could face personal liability as Worksafe New Zealand weighs tougher action after a worker was left quadriplegic.

By Michael Curreen • 8 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2020

Safety in numbers – sharing HSWA duties

Risk & Compliance

Safety in numbers – sharing HSWA duties

Businesses sharing workplaces face fines if they fail to coordinate safety duties under new law aimed at closing gaps for workers.

By Geoff • 10 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2017

Global Stories

Work Health and Safety stories

Mesh Ai debuts Simpatico Teams, an AI-powered Australian first

Unified Communications

Mesh Ai debuts Simpatico Teams, an AI-powered Australian first

Mesh AI introduces Simpatico Teams, Australia's inaugural AI-powered tool aiding in managing mental health at workplaces.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2023

Stories from Other Regions

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Gap revealed between safety perception & reality in Australian workplaces

Risk & Compliance

Gap revealed between safety perception & reality in Australian workplaces

Avetta research reveals 90% of Australian workers feel safe, yet over half say their high-risk workplaces lack full risk management systems.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025