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Psychosocial hazards: what Queensland employers must manage

Psychosocial hazards: what Queensland employers must manage

Psychosocial hazards: what Queensland employers must manageRhiannon
Published on: 01/10/2026

Psychosocial hazards are a WHS duty, not a wellbeing extra. How Queensland employers must identify, assess and control the risks.

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Workplace Policies Need Updating: The Commission Is Watching

Workplace Policies Need Updating: The Commission Is Watching

Workplace Policies Need Updating: The Commission Is WatchingRhiannon
Published on: 11/05/2026

The Commission increasingly checks whether employers follow their own policies when dismissing staff. Outdated or ignored policies leave you exposed.

Work From Home and the Fuel Shortage: Employer Obligations

Work From Home and the Fuel Shortage: Employer Obligations

Work From Home and the Fuel Shortage: Employer ObligationsRhiannon
Published on: 31/03/2026

With petrol above $2 a litre and pressure to let staff work from home, here's where employers stand on their legal obligations.