Public consultation on the draft Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Poultry is well underway with Animal Health Australia currently seeking feedback from the broader community. The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) is supporting farmers and industry members Queensland Chicken Growers Association (QCGA), Queensland Chicken Meat Council (QCMC) and the Queensland Unit...

On 9 January 2018, a worker was run over by a vehicle while servicing it on sloping ground. Early investigations indicate the worker was underneath the vehicle while the driver was sitting in the cab with the engine running. It appears the vehicle has then moved forward unexpectedly and run over the mechanic. The injured man was then transported to Rockhampton Base Hospital for treatment...

Restricted electrical work licences allow people to do electrical work incidental to a particular trade or calling. If you have changed employers, or the type of work performed by your employer has changed, make sure the work you are performing is still permitted under your licence. For example: refrigeration and air conditioning technicians can do electrical work on refrigeration and...