We find ourselves in the midst of National Safe Work Month (NSWM), a critical annual event in Australia dedicated to workplace health and safety (WHS). This year’s NSWM campaign theme, ‘For everyone’s safety, work safely,’ underscores the shared responsibility we all have in ensuring a safe and healthy working environment. At Safetrac, we are committed…
This blog delves into the Australian Human Rights Commission’s guidelines for organisations under recent amendments to the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth), emphasising the importance of online learning for fostering workplace equality.
To celebrate IWD, Safetrac would like to shines a spotlight on the achievements of women in our business, such as Amy Price, Jennifer Koutsivos and Nayana Gamage.
To truly embrace reconciliation through diversity, it is crucial for organisations to comprehend and promote an understanding of various aspects related to Indigenous Australian culture.
Recognising excellence in employee training and safety, Safetrac proudly announces the stellar achievements of its clients. Reece, Australia’s foremost plumbing and bathroom supplies provider, emerged as a double-winner at the recent LearnX Awards, securing both the “Best Compliance Training” and “Best Health and Safety Training” accolades. These prestigious awards underscore Reece’s dedication to excellence in…
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is doubling down on Greenwashing. Learn more about the penalties.
As we approach International Equal Pay Day on September 18, it’s imperative to reflect on the significance of this day for everyone involved – men, women, families, and businesses alike. In a world where the concept of gender equality in the workplace is an ongoing struggle, we must recognise the critical role that equal pay…
As of December 12, 2023, the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) wields unprecedented authority to rigorously oversee compliance, publicly identify, and penalise businesses falling short in addressing and preventing workplace sexual harassment. The game-changing Respect@Work Act of 2022, through amendments to the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth), Workplace Safety laws, Fair Work Act 2009, and…
Recent developments in the Australian legal landscape shed light on an issue that has far-reaching implications for workplaces across the nation – breastfeeding accommodations for mothers returning to work. In a groundbreaking case, the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT) addressed workplace discrimination against a breastfeeding employee, establishing a precedent that underscores the need for…
This October is National Safe Work Month (NSWM) and serves as an important reminder of workplace health and safety (WHS). This year’s campaign theme, ‘For everyone’s safety, work safely’ reinforces that safety is a shared responsibility. Throughout the upcoming month, Safe at Work will cover various weekly themes, and explore diverse health and safety topics, equipping…
As we approach Thursday, September 14th, 2023, it’s a date worth noting on your calendars, for it marks a significant event: R U OK Day. This year’s powerful theme, ‘I am here to hear’, encourages us all to take a mindful approach to mental health in the workplace by asking a simple yet impactful question:…
The International Monetary Fund was quoted as saying that between two and five per cent of the world’s economy is made up of laundered money. It is now thought to be more than one and a half trillion dollars a year; four and a half billion of which is laundered in Australia alone. That’s a…
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