CDC introduces Outbreak Forecasting Center

The center’s goal is to be like the “National Weather Service for infectious diseases,” helping to guide actions at all levels among all industries.

19 April, 2022

Industry Leaders Forum: Joe Camilleri, Central Cleaning Supplies

Industry leaders share their plans and predictions for 2022.

26 January, 2022

Reckitt named official hygiene partner of COP26

Reckitt named official cleaning partner of 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26).

2 November, 2021

Victoria announces vaccine mandate for all authorised workers

Authorised workers must have at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by 15 October.

1 October, 2021

Zero Co kicks off crowdsource funding campaign

Australian eco start-up announces $4.3 million crowdsource funding campaign.

29 September, 2021

GBAC STAR launches new programs

Global Biorisk Advisory Council launches GBAC STAR Registered Technology & Registered Programs.

4 August, 2021

IWBI, ISSA and GBAC announce joint strategic initiative

International WELL Building Institute acknowledges GBAC STAR accreditation to fulfill cleaning credits within WELL Health-Safety Rating.

17 November, 2020

Three in five Aussies tasked with cleaning their workplaces amid COVID-19, study finds

Almost 60 per cent of employees surveyed admitted their organisations have asked them, or colleagues, to clean areas of their workplace.

20 October, 2020

Government welcomes APCO action on plastic packaging

Assistant waste minister welcomes APCO’s move to pursue accreditation under revamped product stewardship legislation.

18 October, 2020

NSW govt launches $5m grant scheme for PPE manufacturing

State government introduces $5 million grants scheme to locally manufacture personal protective equipment.

19 August, 2020

Victoria launches permit system for essential workers

Victoria announces permit system for those allowed to work after Stage 4 shutdowns take effect.

5 August, 2020

COVID commission board shifts focus to economic recovery

Transition marks a shift away from the commission’s initial problem-solving focus on addressing supply issues.

28 July, 2020