Transport business fined for unlawful JobKeeper cashback payments
28 February, 2022A Queensland business owner is facing a $14,000 penalty for allegedly requiring an employee to repay his JobKeeper payments between March and September 2020.
ABCC takes action against CFMMEU after alleged aggression
23 November, 2021The ABCC has taken action against the CFMMEU and three of its officials for alleged conduct that includes aggressive behaviour at the Mordialloc Freeway project site in 2020.
Mine death leads to 38 charges and $37.1m in possible penalties
06 September, 2021Bootu Creek mine operator OM (Manganese) and its chief operating officer are facing 38 charges for reckless conduct after the death of a mine superintendent in 2019.
Guidelines to promote understanding of WHS Entry obligations
11 June, 2021SafeWork SA has published guidelines and information about entry permit holders, to help foster an understanding of expectations under the WHS Act.
Asbestos removalist suspended for safety breaches
04 June, 2021SafeWork SA has cracked down on asbestos removalists, issuing an immediate suspension to a Class B asbestos removal licence holder for safety breaches.
Company director sentenced to record prison term in WA
03 June, 2021Western Australia records its first imprisonment for a work health and safety offence, and the sentence is the longest imprisonment term ever imposed in Australia.
Fine for "disgraceful" disregard of asbestos safety
05 May, 2021A Queensland painter has been fined $3000 for failing to protect the public or workers from asbestos while painting a Norman Park house.
Feedback sought for amendments to mine and petroleum site laws
26 April, 2021Interested parties can now provide feedback regarding proposed amendments to legislation about work health and safety and mines and petroleum sites.
Qld calls on nation to catch up with its labour hire laws
21 April, 2021Three years after the implementation of its labour hire laws, Queensland has called on the Australian Government for national action to protect workers.
Mandating COVID-19 vaccination: when is it lawful and reasonable?
08 March, 2021 by Patrick Walsh, Director, DW Fox Tucker LawyersWe can now prevent people from developing COVID-19, but when is it lawful and reasonable for employers to direct employees to undergo vaccination against COVID-19?
Contractor charged over fatal brick wall collapse
19 February, 2021A contractor has been charged with breaching the Occupational Health and Safety Act, after a worker was crushed beneath a brick wall at a construction site.
Vic company fined for dangerous demolition, asbestos removal
22 December, 2020A demolition company has been fined $20,000 for demolishing a building containing asbestos without the proper controls in place.
Springvale Coal to spend $540,000 on enforceable undertaking
16 December, 2020The NSW Resources Regulator has accepted a $540,000 enforceable undertaking for Springvale Colliery, after a 2019 incident in which a worker's leg was fractured.
Vic Govt provides extension for cladding cost claims
11 September, 2020The Victorian Government has introduced a suite of cladding-related reforms, providing more time for home owners to pursue legal action for cladding claims.
WorkSafe WA lays charges over plumber death
08 September, 2020Two companies are facing charges and over $4 million in fines, following the death of a plumber at a Perth construction site.
