Australian Crane & Machinery and Kobelco Construction Machinery will terminate their dealership agreement covering Kobelco-branded cranes in the Oceania region as of 31 December, 2019. Ben Potter, Managing Director of Australian Crane and Machinery said ...
The Fair Work Ombudsman recently updated the Fair Work Information Statement (FWIS). HRIA members are reminded Australian workplace laws require all employers (save for partnerships and sole traders in Western Australia) to provide all new ...
An impressive $3,350 was raised at auction in November, in aid of Beyond Blue, at the Queensland’s Hire and Rental Industry Association AGM. The charity auction, chaired by HRIA’s Queensland President Chirstie McCormack, welcomed Beyond ...
The mobile phone detection camera program enforcing illegal mobile phone use by drivers commenced on 1 December 2019. The program includes fixed and transportable cameras across the NSW network. Coupled with ongoing enforcement by NSW ...
Victorian employers and officers of organisations may face up to 20 years imprisonment and fines up to $16.5 million now the Workplace Safety Legislation Amendment (Workplace Manslaughter and other matters) Bill 2019 has passed Parliament. ...
New consumer research from Roy Morgan shows Australians prefer Australian Made products, with 65% preferring Australian products when buying building and renovation materials. Roy Morgan Chief Executive Officer Michele Levine said: “The preference for Australian-made ...
The HRIA has launched a pilot training scheme designed to further education opportunities for staff working in the hire industry – the HRIA Apprenticeship & Traineeship Scheme (HATS). Based on the Certificate III in Business, ...
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland will audit high risk workplaces where unpredictable movements between trucks, mobile plant, cars, utes, forklifts and pedestrians occur. WorkSafe Queensland inspectors will visit workplaces in early 2020 to look at ...
In the past 10 years 22% of all workplace deaths happened in November and December according to statistics from WorkSafe Victoria. Now is the time to take time, take care, and stay safe for loved ...