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Safety review poses more questions: QRC

Wednesday 30 July 2008

The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) says Queensland Ombudsman David Bevan’s report on the Regulation of Mine Safety in Queensland has raised serious questions over the state government's budget decision to transfer its funding to industry.


A safety first appeal

Friday 20 June 2008

The Union representing workers in Queensland’s booming mining Industry has welcomed the Queensland Ombudsman’s comprehensive report into the Queensland Mines Inspectorate.


Safety review raises more questions

Wednesday 18 June 2008

Ombudsman David Bevan's self-initiated review of the Queensland Mines Inspectorate (QMI) has raised serious questions over the state government's budget decision to transfer its funding to industry, according to Queensland Resources Council Chief Executive Michael Roche.


Zinifex confirms duress allegations

Friday 21 December 2007

ZINIFEX has confirmed a claim from the Workplace Ombudsman alleging undue pressure to four contractors at the then Zinifex Hobart Smelter in 2005.


Zinifex prosecuted for alleged AWA duress

Thursday 20 December 2007

ZINIFEX is being prosecuted by the workplace regulator in the Federal Court of Australia for allegedly applying duress to four workers.


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