Electrical apprentices exposed to potentially deadly shocks on the job
By Melanie Vujkovic and Bronwyn Herbert
One in eight electrical apprentices are being exposed to potentially deadly shocks at work, as the industry struggles with worker shortages, inadequate support and delays in training.
#Apprenticeships #Work #ConstructionandRealEstateIndustry #GovernmentFunding #MelanieVujkovic #BronwynHerbert
Depression, breast cancer and migraines are costing the economy billions
By Bronwyn Herbert and Melanie Vujkovic
Depression, cancer, sleep apnoea and migraines are among the leading health burdens on our workforce and it's costing Australia billions of dollars in lost work and lowered productivity, new research reveals.
#Work #WomensHealth #MentalHealth #Menstruation #MensHealth #Productivity #BronwynHerbert #MelanieVujkovic
Breaking: Apple and Google lose landmark court case over anti-competitive conduct
By Michael Atkin and Melanie Vujkovic
The federal court has today ruled against tech giants Apple and Google in a major win for consumers, finding that the companies engaged in anti-competitive conduct.
#Courts #MobilePhones #InformationTechnologyIndustry #MichaelAtkin #MelanieVujkovic
Record sexual harassment payout after boss allegedly shows porn, sex toys to worker
By Bronwyn Herbert and Melanie Vujkovic
A 25-year-old woman is speaking out years after she was allegedly sexually harassed by her boss at a Mexican restaurant, after the Federal Court this month ordered he pay her a record $305,000.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-12/migrant-worker-sexual-harassment-court-win/105630956
