Read the latest safety news from across the Mining and Energy Union.
- What members told us about safety at work in 2026
Mental health, workplace safety, bullying, dust exposure and support after injury are among the biggest safety concerns identified by MEU members in this year’s Annual Member Survey. More than 2,700 MEU members took part in the 2026 Annual Member Survey, giving us a detailed picture of what workers are experiencing across mining, energy, rail and… Read more: What members told us about safety at work in 2026 - MEU win! New specialist safety roles for Victorian power industry
A long-running MEU campaign to improve safety oversight in Victoria’s power industry has helped secure two dedicated roles to oversee safety within the power generation industry within WorkSafe Victoria. The establishment of the roles follow years of advocacy by our Victorian District, who pushed for greater accountability and more specialist expertise inside the regulator after… Read more: MEU win! New specialist safety roles for Victorian power industry - Tragedy strikes at United Wambo
The Mining and Energy Union is devastated by the tragic death of Paul Phillips, a proud MEU member who worked at United Wambo in the Hunter Valley. The shot firer was fatally injured in an incident involving a mobile processing unit (MPU), a specialised vehicle used in blasting operations, at the operation at around 1.30… Read more: Tragedy strikes at United Wambo - Tragedy strikes at Peak Downs
The Mining and Energy Union was shocked and deeply saddened by the news of a fatality at Peak Downs in the early hours of Friday, 24 July. MEU member Andreas ‘Andrew’ Loizou was killed in an interaction between a light vehicle and a haul truck, while an additional worker and first responder were both evacuated… Read more: Tragedy strikes at Peak Downs - Landmark report launched as we celebrate 150 years of Check Inspectors in coal
The Mining and Energy Union today announced the release of the Guardians of Mine Safety report, coinciding with a historic milestone – 150 years since worker-elected Check Inspectors were first legislated in the New South Wales coal industry. The anniversary recognises that the Check Inspector system in coal is the world’s longest continuous model of… Read more: Landmark report launched as we celebrate 150 years of Check Inspectors in coal