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In Inspector Lancaster v Eurobodalla Shire Council the council was fined $175,000 after an employee died after a tree felling exercise went wrong. read more

In Doumit v Jabbs Excavation the NSW Court of Appeal found that although employers do have the duty to ensure the safety of employees, the duty does not extend to circumstances where the employee disregards the safety system in place. read more

In Headway Support Services v Wickham an employer was successful in appealing an employee’s stress claim, with the Supreme Court of Tasmania ruling the injury arose from a reasonable administrative action. read more

In Morrison v Bulga Coal Management an employer received a low fine for failing to ensure the safety of contractors when two workers were injured while working at the mine. read more

In Ausdrill v Hanekom an employer was initially fined $240,000 in the WA Magistrates’ Court after a workplace death of one of its employees. read more