New 'blanket' Safe Work rules not practical, say miners and farmers
21-09-2026 01:59 via abc.net.au

New 'blanket' Safe Work rules not practical, say miners and farmers

Safe Work Australia's new rules for farms and mines using airborne contaminants are due to take effect on December 1, but industry says there has been little consultation and the rules are not practical. 
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