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Four out of five workers have been injured or become ill while at work

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Unions say Australian employees are dealing with systemic physical and mental health issues in the workplace, exposing an underbelly of unsafe industrial practices.


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By Gareth Boreham

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Unions say Australian employees are dealing with systemic physical and mental health issues in the workplace, exposing an underbelly of unsafe industrial practices.



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