Archive for January, 2012
New OHS Legislation
Safe Work Australia Introduces the Model Work Health and Safety Legislation… The building and construction industry is heavily regulated by Work Health and Safety (OH&S). On January 1st, 2012 Safe Work Australia began the implementation of a new harmonised national model for Work Health and Safety (OHS). If you are a licensed builder or work [...]
January 18, 2012 | | Comments 0
Construction Industry Skills Development Receives Federal Support
Just prior to Christmas, Senator Chris Evans, Minister for Tertiary Education and Skills announced that almost 24,000 workers and trainees will upgrade their skills under an $87 million Australian Government-industry training investment. This is another well needed boost for the building and construction industry. The program will be a targeted partnership in which the Government [...]
January 03, 2012 | | Comments 0