Alcohol and drugs (including medicines that are prescribed or over the counter) can affect a person’s ability to work safely. Therefore, it is important that a business considers how they will deal with drugs and/or alcohol that may be used by their employees.

Amendments to the Australian Standards AS/NZS 5601.1:2022 Gas Installations and AS/NZS 5601.2.2020 Gas Installations in Caravans and Boats for Non-Propulsive Purposes were published on 6 September 2024.

Due to the recent change to the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 (WCRA), it is important for Employers to know their obligations.

When an apprentice travels away from the workplace to attend block release training - who is required to pay for the accommodation and meals?

The Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works (the department) is aware of sleeping pods and capsules being incorporated into accommodation buildings. As this is an emerging form of accommodation, the department is considering potential fire safety implications.

Lead Free copper alloys are an important change for the plumbing industry, and finalising the changeover by April 2026 offers a number of challenges.

The Department of Energy and Climate has launched a campaign to generate awareness and promote the benefits of renewable hydrogen in Queensland and how it will support regional communities and protect and create new jobs.

As of August 2024, significant changes are coming to the Fair Work Act with the introduction of a new definition for ‘employee’ and ‘employer’.