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$51K fine after worker crushed by stone slab

27 February, 2025

A conviction and $51,000 fine has been issued to a Dandenong benchtop manufacturer after a worker was crushed by a 300-kilogram stone slab.


Construction company appeals conviction over worker death

21 February, 2025

An appeal has been lodged by a Darwin construction company, after it was convicted and fined over the death of a worker.


Exploitation rife among migrant meat workers: report

17 February, 2025

The experiences of migrant meat industry workers have been highlighted in new research, which paints a grim picture of overall working conditions.


Changes to NSW WHS Regulation: have your say

06 February, 2025

SafeWork NSW is encouraging employers, workers, unions and industry experts to provide feedback on changes to the Work Health and Safety Regulation.


Partial building collapse under investigation

24 January, 2025

An investigation is underway into a partial building collapse at Burwood in Sydney.


Injuries at work parties: where does responsibility end?

18 December, 2024

A work Christmas party incident involving a golf cart crash while in pursuit of a kangaroo has served as a reminder to employers to maintain a safe work environment.


New psychology division supports organisational compliance

11 November, 2024

In recognition of the need to protect workers from psychosocial hazards in the workplace, Rehab Management has launched a dedicated psychology division.


The rise on the use of 'pure risk' WHS prosecutions

02 August, 2024

There has been an increase in successful 'pure risk' WHS prosecutions — initiated in circumstances where no harm to workers has yet occurred.


Criminalising workplace manslaughter and wage theft

06 June, 2024 by Ben Duggan, Director, and Nicholas De Pasquale, Associate, at DW Fox Tucker Lawyers

Legal experts take a look at the recent criminalisation of industrial manslaughter and wage theft, and what it means for employers.


WorkSafe WA lays first charges under new WHS laws

20 May, 2024

WorkSafe has initiated the first four prosecutions under the new Work Health and Safety Act 2020, which came into effect in March 2022.


Psychosocial harm at work on the rise

26 June, 2023 by Amy Steed

More than two-thirds of workers have experienced bullying at work in the past year, according to a NSW Government survey.


Worker fined $75,000 for workers compensation fraud

13 June, 2023

A man who continued to work as a cleaner and an escort while receiving workers compensation payments has been ordered to repay almost $75,000.


Queensland rail operator charged over fatal crash

18 April, 2023

Queensland Rail has been formally accused of neglecting health and safety obligations, resulting in death, after a worker died in a coal train crash in 2021.


Worker fined $110,920 for workers compensation fraud

24 March, 2023

A Victorian machine operator and business owner has been found guilty of workers compensation fraud, fined and sentenced to a 24-month community corrections order.


Truck driver fined $50K for workers compensation fraud

31 January, 2023

A truck driver has been ordered to pay more than $50,000 after he was discovered to be secretly working while receiving workers compensation payments.


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