The NSW Government’s Silicosis Reduction Strategy is now in effect throughout the state, marking the most comprehensive reforms to reduce silica exposure and related diseases. Minister for Better Regulation Kevin
Mobile testing for silicosis rolls out across Queensland
Mobile health service, Heart of Australia, is broadening its reach and is taking its new, custom-made B-Double mobile clinic on the road throughout Queensland. The service, provided in partnership with
QLD launches WHS hotline for lung disease in mine workers
Queensland continues to lead the way in the fight against rising silicosis rates as it opens a dedicated lung disease hotline for former and current mining workers across the state.
On-the-spot fines for unsafe dry cutting as NSW attempts to limit climbing silicosis rates
NSW workers will now be better protected when it comes to the dangers of silicosis after the Minister for Better Regulation Kevin Anderson announced the implementation of on-the-spot fines for
Surge in NSW silicosis cases, calls for bans of manufactured stone products
New South Wales has seen a dramatic surge in cases of silicosis, with the latest figures revealed in parliament today showing 70 new cases in the first half of the