Sole trader found guilty
The Offender is a sole trader and roof plumber.
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2025
Message from the Chief Executive Officer, Safe Work Australia – Marie Boland
I am delighted to introduce the first edition of Safe Work Australia’s new publication, Evidence Matters. Evidence certainly does matter, particularly when we are talking about improving workplace safety.
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Companies fined after worker loses fingers
A labour hire provider and a potato and onion wholesaler have been fined a total of $65,000 after a worker’s hand was seriously injured in a machine at a Mirboo North farm
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New WHS responsibilities for ‘digital work systems’ in 2026
Businesses in NSW that use, or are considering the use of, digital work systems will need to plan ahead in response to the new Work Health & Safety (WHS) duties relating to technology, currently before NSW Parliament.
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Vehicle hoist anchor failure
Purpose
The purpose of this safety alert is to report on a vehicle hoist failure and to provide guidance on the installation and maintenance of post-installed anchors, used to anchor vehicle hoists onto concrete slabs.
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Go-karting business receives $100,000 fine after young person seriously injured
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.
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16-year-old apprentice injured, metal fabrication company fined $80,000
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.
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Fine over two-metre fall more than tripled on appeal
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.
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Worker charged after alleged fraud
WorkSafe has charged a worker with allegedly obtaining more than half a million dollars in fraudulent workers compensation payments.
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Two workers burnt in separate refuelling incidents
The purpose of this Safety Alert is to highlight the risk of fires and serious burn injuries during refuelling of petrol-powered equipment.
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NSW Govt Hits 700+ Non-Compliance Notices in Worker Blitz
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
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New Rules for Delivery Workers
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.
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Mining contractor fined after director faked worker medical records
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.
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School playground incident leads to $225,000 fine
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.
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Using data to make workplaces safer – every job, every day
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.
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