Safety alert 04/2011 - Tree lopper leg amputation
A worker employed by a tree lopping company had his left leg amputated, while assisting with the lowering of branches using a rope system. The rope in use...
Announcements & Publications
Work Health and Safety Commission - Minutes
A list of minutes from the meetings of the Commission for Occupational Safety and Health.
Stay clear, stay safe – Cutting trees near powerlines can...
To help maintain an acceptable level of safety and reduce the possibility of incidents, Building and Energy has developed a new fact sheet for vegetation...
BSB policy - Sufficient knowledge of the duties and...
The objective of this policy is to guide members of the Building Services Board (the Board), officers with powers delegated by the Board and Licensing...
RTA review fact sheets - complete set
Fact sheets grouped for easy downloading We have combined all 15 fact sheets into one document to make downloading more convenient. Topics include: Before...
RTA review fact sheet - When tenants need to end a fixed...
Consultation status: CLOSED Submissions closed at 5pm on 30 June 2020. Should a tenant be allowed to terminate a fixed term tenancy agreement? Possible...
RTA review fact sheet - No grounds terminations
Consultation status: CLOSED Submissions closed at 5pm on 30 June 2020. Should "no grounds" terminations by landlords be removed from the Residential...
RTA review fact sheet - Rent increases
Consultation status: CLOSED Submissions closed at 5pm on 30 June 2020. Should there be a change to how often rent can be increased? Should rent...
RTA review fact sheet - Repairs and maintenance
Consultation status: CLOSED Submissions closed at 5pm on 30 June 2020. How do we ensure landlords do repairs and maintenance to their property? Possible...
RTA review fact sheet - When landlords need to end a...
Consultation status: CLOSED Submissions closed at 5pm on 30 June 2020. Should the landlord be allowed to terminate a periodic tenancy agreement if the...
RTA review fact sheet - Resolving disputes
Consultation status: CLOSED Submissions closed at 5pm on 30 June 2020. Is there a better way to resolve tenancy disputes than going to court? Possible...
RTA review fact sheet - Rights and responsibilities of...
Consultation status: CLOSED Submissions closed at 5pm on 30 June 2020. Does the Residential Tenancies Act (the RTA) balance tenant and landlord rights...