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flag Australian unions demand new heat safety laws after worker died in 2013, citing rising climate risks.

flag Australian unions are demanding new national safety laws to protect workers from escalating heat risks due to climate change, following the 2013 death of construction worker Glenn Newport from heat exposure. flag With extreme heat events becoming more frequent and intense, the ACTU warns current laws are outdated, citing projections of fivefold increases in heat-related deaths and over 700,000 lost workdays annually by 2063. flag Workers in sectors like construction, mining, and aviation report dangerous conditions, including temperatures exceeding 60°C, while the Australian Open’s heat-related play suspension underscores the widespread threat. flag Unions are calling for industry-specific heat protections and implementation of a long-pending code of practice to prevent future fatalities.

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