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. This case is a reminder that officers’ will be held personally accountable for failing … Read more
Many companies assume having the right policies and paperwork will result in a compliant and safe working environment. Unfortunately that’s not the case. If you’re in high risk work you should have all the paperwork down pat: golden safety rules, toolbox meetings, risk assessments, take 5’s, Safe Work Method Statements, your Work Health Safety Management … Read more
Understanding the JobKeeper scheme is one thing, but actually implementing the JobKeeper directions is another. To help you ensure you get it right, we’ve put together a checklist to help you use the directions in the way that they are intended and avoid getting yourself into hot water. Of course, you’re best to get legal … Read more
Updated 29 April 2020 With the crushing economic impact of COVID-19 on businesses around the country, many have been eagerly waiting for implementation of the government’s “Jobkeeper” payment scheme. With it, employers hope to maintain their staff, and by it the government hopes to both sustain business through the turbulent next few months and stimulate … Read more
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There have been major developments involving industrial manslaughter laws across Australia: Queensland: On 27 November 2019 the mines Minister announced he will introduce new legislation to extend Queensland’s industrial manslaughter offences to the mining and quarry industries. Victoria and the Northern Territory: Overnight on 26 November 2019 the Victorian parliament passed industrial manslaughter legislation, and … Read more