Employers’ Quick Guide to Coronavirus in the Workplace

AUTHORED BY: Richard Gunningham

PUBLISHED: 18 March 2020

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Managing safety liability takes leadership, systems and compliance

Many companies assume having the right policies and paperwork will result in a compliant and safe working environment. Unfortunately that’s not the case.

Employers’ Quick Guide to Coronavirus in the Workplace

AUTHORED BY: Richard Gunningham

PUBLISHED: 18 March 2020

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Director sentenced to imprisonment and company fined $500K for reckless safety breaches

In the recent case of R v Cordwell Resources Pty Ltd [2023] QCA 26 (R v Cordwell), the Court convicted and sentenced a director to six-month imprisonment (wholly suspended for twelve months) over safety breaches at a sand mine in Queensland.

Managing safety liability takes leadership, systems and compliance

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Employers’ Quick Guide to Coronavirus in the Workplace

PUBLISHED: 18 March 2020

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In the recent case of R v Cordwell Resources Pty Ltd [2023] QCA 26 (R v Cordwell), the Court convicted and sentenced a director to six-month imprisonment (wholly suspended for twelve months) over safety breaches at a sand mine in Queensland.

Many companies assume having the right policies and paperwork will result in a compliant and safe working environment. Unfortunately that’s not the case.

Understanding the JobKeeper scheme is one thing, but actually implementing the JobKeeper directions is another.

How can we help?

Whether you're facing an issue or planning ahead, we’re here to help you move forward. Share a few details using the form to get started.

Our Offices

Brisbane

Level 11215 Adelaide StreetBrisbane, QLD 4000

Sydney

Level 253 Berry StreetNorth Sydney, NSW 2060

Melbourne

Mezzanine 2525 Collins StreetMelbourne, VIC 3000

Perth

Level 2744 St Georges TerracePerth, WA 6000

Level 11
215 Adelaide Street
Brisbane, QLD 4000

Level 2
53 Berry Street
North Sydney, NSW 2060

Mezzanine 2
525 Collins Street
Melbourne, VIC 3000

Level 27
44 St Georges Terrace
Perth, WA 6000