Edition 39, October 2006

Solid progress is being made to attain full and effective mutual recognition of vocationally trained licensed occupations across all states and territories... read more

If you have not yet completed the 2006 reader survey there is still time. The survey takes just five minutes to complete online... read more

The Ministerial Council for Consumer Affairs has outlined its decisions on a range of national consumer issues... read more

Australia's consumer debt level is a red-hot topic and fair trading ministers are calling for options to deal with the problem... read more

The Federal Safety Commission's inaugural progress report provides an insight into the building and construction industry's occupational health and safety performance and an overview of current and future initiatives... read more

As a second Australian state announces its intention to transition to the new National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work it is timely to reflect on why the new standard was developed... read more

Western Australia has confirmed its commitment to the new National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work... read more

Work to harmonise occupational health and safety licensing with the vocational education and training system is well advanced in Queensland... read more

Operator licensing is not enough to secure a workplace free from injury. Employers must also be diligent in their duty of care obligations... read more

A number of online resources specifically targeting young people are available to help employers meet their occupational health and safety obligations... read more

In Queensland, child safety legislation recognises that employers and businesses play a vital role in creating environments where children and young people are safe from harm... read more

Sporting icon Matthew Hayden knows first hand what failure to wear personal flotation devices can mean. Have your say on the use of personal flotation devices by commenting on the National Marine Safety Committee's discussion paper... read more

The electrotechnology industry needs strategies to attract and retain female workers if it is to meet industry growth... read more

The Federation of Asian and Pacific Electrical Contractors Association (FAPECA) annual conference— themed Business Opportunities Across International Borders— is being held in Melbourne from 20 to 22 November... read more

Submission deadlines for Licensing Line News... read more