Document ID (ISN) | 106931 |
CIS number |
07-837 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0815-6409 - Journal of Occupational Health and Safety - Australia and New Zealand |
Year |
2006 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Mourell M., Allan C. |
Title |
Regulating the health and safety of young workers in Australia |
Bibliographic information |
Apr. 2006, Vol.22, No.2, p.115-125. 56 ref. |
Abstract |
In Australia, the employment of young persons is increasing. In response to this situation, a number of state governments have reviewed labour laws in recent years. This article examines the regulatory regime relating to the safety and health of young persons and adolescents in Australia. It is argued that this regime is somewhat piecemeal and in need of reform, and that a far better approach would be to either enact separate legislation to cover all aspects of the employment of young people (as in the state of Victoria) or to enact a code of practice that deals with the safety and health of young workers. |
Descriptors (primary) |
occupational safety and health; legislation; young persons; Australia |
Descriptors (secondary) |
conditions of work; comment on law; child labour |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Country / State or Province | Australia |
Subject(s) |
Generalities
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Broad subject area(s) |
Industries and occupations
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Browse category(ies) |
Child labour
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