A go-karting company was sentenced in the Townsville Magistrates Court for breaching section 32 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld) (‘the Act’), having failed to comply with its primary health and safety duty to other persons.
Go-karting business receives $100,000 fine after young person seriously injured Read More »
On 21 November 2025, a metal fabrication and welding company was sentenced in the Mackay Magistrates Court for breaching section 32 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld) (‘the Act’), having failed to comply with its primary health and safety duty.
16-year-old apprentice injured, metal fabrication company fined $80,000 Read More »
A bricklaying company has had its fines increase to a total of $110,000 after a worker was seriously injured in a fall at a residential construction site in Keysborough.
Fine over two-metre fall more than tripled on appeal Read More »
WorkSafe has charged a worker with allegedly obtaining more than half a million dollars in fraudulent workers compensation payments.
Worker charged after alleged fraud Read More »
The purpose of this Safety Alert is to highlight the risk of fires and serious burn injuries during refuelling of petrol-powered equipment.
Two workers burnt in separate refuelling incidents Read More »
The NSW Government has renewed its efforts to protect workers with SafeWork NSW conducting its largest state wide compliance blitz since becoming a standalone regulator. This significant operation resulted in 736 non-compliance notices being issued to 261 employers across New South Wales. The three-day blitz from Monday 13 October to Wednesday 15 October saw 250
NSW Govt Hits 700+ Non-Compliance Notices in Worker Blitz Read More »
Across Australia, delivery work has become part of everyday life. Whether it’s a pizza, a parcel, or the weekly grocery run, thousands of riders and drivers keep things moving.
New Rules for Delivery Workers Read More »
A Queensland mining contractor has been fined $32,500 in the Brisbane Magistrates Court for failing to arrange health assessments for two coal mine workers.
Mining contractor fined after director faked worker medical records Read More »
South Australia’s Department for Education has been fined $225,000 after a student was seriously injured in a fall from a broken swing in a school playground.
School playground incident leads to $225,000 fine Read More »
New figures released by Safe Work Australia during National Safe Work Month show that the rate of work-related fatalities in 2024 is lower than the 5-year average from 2020 to 2024. However, claims for Mental health conditions continue to rise.
Using data to make workplaces safer – every job, every day Read More »
WorkSafe has charged the general manager of a chemical manufacturing company after a worker died at a Derrimut factory in October 2023.
Manager charged after fatal factory fire Read More »
Exposure to uncontrolled psychosocial hazards can lead to significant psychological harm, potentially resulting in conditions such as anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Continued Focus on Psychosocial Hazard Identification Read More »
Dukes Painting Services Pty Ltd has been convicted and fined $105,000 in the Industrial Court of NSW as a result of a prosecution by SafeWork NSW.
Company fined $105,000 after falls from heights risk Read More »
A Keysborough warehousing and logistics company and its sole director have been convicted and fined a total of $1.43 million following the fatigue-related death of a delivery driver.
Company and director fined $1.43 million after fatigued driver’s fatal crash Read More »
There have been $164.22 million in financial penalties issued for 1373 WHS prosecutions from 2020 to 2024, according to Safe Work Australia data.
WHS prosecutions rise with $164 million in penalties since 2020 Read More »
