Legal Articles

The High Court has at last said enough is enough. In all jurisdictions OHS regulators have launched prosecutions complaining of acts and omissions by employers, directors and managers without saying – what was the correct action. read more

There are a large number of not-for-profit (NPP) organisations in the community which rely heavily on the work of volunteers. These organisations range from ‘community sector organisations’ which provide charitable services to parts of the community, to sporting clubs and groups which exist as a meeting point for people with shared interests. read more

The seemingly unending economic expansion of the last decade has now given way to global recession. Forget the debate over the technical meaning of the word and simply look around – our observations, although painful, reveal a vastly different economic landscape from twelve months ago. read more

Teenage alcohol consumption is a source of concern for many parents. Indeed, it is not surprising that current statics reveal that the majority of teenagers today drink alcohol socially. While many drink responsibly, some young people develop risky drinking patterns which manifest in dangerous behaviours. read more

The increasing trend of prosecuting individuals for OHS offences is not confined to the upper tiers of management. read more