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Safety Concerns for Children in the Care of the Department of Defence: Lessons from the Army Cadet Injury Case
In a recent case that highlights the serious safety concerns surrounding children in the care of the Department of Defence, the...

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Nov 20, 20245 min read
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Work Health and Safety Legislation: How Its Reach Extends Beyond Traditional Workplaces
In a recent case that highlights the unexpected reach of workplace health and safety legislation, the Australian Defence Force (ADF) was...

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Nov 20, 20244 min read
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Lessons from Minus 1 Refrigerated Transport’s Prosecution: The Importance of Traffic Management Plans
The recent prosecution of Minus 1 Refrigerated Transport Pty Ltd serves as a stark warning to businesses about the consequences of...

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Nov 20, 20245 min read
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Lessons from the Inghams Enterprises Prosecution: Preventing Workplace Incidents through Safety and Compliance
The recent prosecution of Inghams Enterprises Pty Ltd serves as a critical reminder of the importance of workplace safety, particularly...

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Nov 20, 20244 min read
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The 2020 Eastern Freeway Truck Crash: Collaboration Among Regulators to Ensure Accountability
The 2020 Eastern Freeway truck crash was one of the most tragic road incidents in Australia, leading to the deaths of four Victoria...

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Nov 20, 20244 min read
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White Island Volcano Eruption: WHS Failures and Lessons for High-Risk Industries
The White Island (Whakaari) volcano eruption of December 2019 was a devastating event that brought into focus the importance of stringent...

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Nov 20, 20245 min read
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The Ramifications of the Dreamworld Tragedy: A Record WHS Penalty and Lessons for Businesses
The Dreamworld tragedy remains one of Australia’s most tragic and widely discussed workplace safety incidents. In 2016, a malfunction on...

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Nov 20, 20244 min read
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Lessons Learned and Ramifications from the Prosecution of Visy Board Pty Ltd
In a recent case with significant implications for workplace safety, Visy Board Pty Ltd was fined $275,000 for failing to ensure a safe...

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Nov 20, 20244 min read
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Lessons Learned from the Prosecution of M & K Ebert Pty Ltd: Prioritising Worker Safety on Construction Sites
In a recent case that underscores the importance of safety on construction sites, M & K Ebert Pty Ltd, a Western Australian construction...

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Nov 20, 20244 min read
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Addressing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: Lessons from SafeWork SA’s Prosecution of Minda Incorporated
Sexual harassment in the workplace poses significant health and safety risks, requiring employers to take proactive steps to create a...

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Nov 20, 20243 min read
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Key Findings in WorkSafe Victoria’s Prosecution of Entertainment Velocity Pty Ltd
Entertainment Velocity Pty Ltd, operating as Funtopia in Maidstone, Victoria, was recently prosecuted by WorkSafe Victoria due to a...

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Nov 20, 20243 min read
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High Court Ruling on Outback Ballooning: Health and Safety Duties in Aviation
In a landmark decision, the High Court of Australia addressed the extent to which health and safety legislation intersects with aviation...

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Nov 20, 20243 min read
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