Edition 52, November/December 2007

Edition 52, November/December 2007

Training system wrap

The new National OHS Framework: achieving national consistency

A guide to the new National OHS framework... read more

NTC encourages holistic approach to heavy vehicle accreditation

The National Transport Council (NTC) has released a draft policy proposal on accreditation to encourage greater participation in audit-based compliance assurance schemes... read more

Season's greetings from Licensing Line News

The Licensing Line News team wishes all our readers a safe and happy festive season... read more

New resources

ACT apprentices say training is the right choice

A recently released survey shows Australian Capital Territory apprentices are happy with the quality of their training... read more

Marine training centre a step closer for Cairns

The feasibility of establishing a new world-class international marine skills centre in Cairns is being examined as part of a new study... read more

Resource kit supports NSW security training

A new resource kit which supports the Asset Security Training Package (PRS03) has been developed by the New South Wales Department of Education and Training under the Industry and Enterprise Skills Program... read more

Dive safety strategy launched in Queensland

Seafood harvest divers are undertaking training to improve their skills and safety at Tropical North Queensland TAFE as part of the Work Safe Dive Safe strategy... read more

Codes of practice

MFAA moves to deter predatory mortgage lending

The Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia has changed its code of practice to deal with predatory lending practices... read more

Training Packages @ Work

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Licensing and regulatory initiatives

NSW commences major liquor licensing reform

The New South Wales Government has announced a major package of reforms to the state’s liquor licensing laws... read more

Reminder on compulsory training for WA construction industry

WorkSafe has issued a reminder to workers in the Western Australian construction industry that they must hold a new Construction Safety Awareness Card by the end of 2007... read more

Better consumer protection in the NSW funeral industry

A new mandatory information standard has been developed for the New South Wales funeral industry... read more

Victorian conveyancing system overhauled

As a result of the recommendations made in a review of conveyancing, the Conveyancers Act 2006 was recently passed by the Victorian parliament... read more

Workplace health and safety

OHS systems audited in Tasmanian mines

An audit of six major mines in Tasmania aimed at determining the level of consultation and communication in the workplace was completed recently... read more

ACT appoints new Occupational Health and Safety Council

The ACT Government has appointment a new Occupational Health and Safety Council, established under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1989... read more

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