The Queensland Industrial Relations Commission (QIRC) in Satterly v Brisbane City Council [2025] QIRC 97 examines establishing workplace misconduct as a valid dismissal reason, especially when psychiatric injury is involved. It highlights how misconduct and unfair dismissal interact with the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003.
Separating misconduct from psychiatric injury in dismissal Read More »
WorkSafe has charged a transport company and a commercial laundry operator after a driver died following a fall from a truck’s elevated tailgate at Dandenong South in June 2023.
Two companies charged after fatal tailgate fall Read More »
For Michael, a manufacturer in Western Sydney, the problem with workers compensation is simple.
Compo claims for stress and burnout are driving businesses to the edge Read More »
SafeWork SA is launching a series of industry-specific compliance campaigns after a rise in workplace deaths this financial year.
Compliance campaigns launched after rise in workplace fatalities Read More »
The Industrial Court of New South Wales has handed down its first Work Health and Safety sentencing judgment since the Court was reconstituted in July 2024.
NSW Industrial Court hands down first sentence Read More »
The NSW Treasurer wants the workers compensation scheme reformed, saying billions are being spent keeping it afloat, but has angered state employees.
‘Choice is clear’: NSW Treasurer’s line in the sand as workers reject compo reform Read More »
The NSW government has announced a potential major overhaul of the NSW workers compensation system to address concerns regarding the cost impact and poor return to work outcomes of workers experiencing workplace psychological injuries.
Earlier this year, the Minns Government introduced the Work Health and Safety Amendment (Standalone Regulator) Bill 2025 (Bill) to Parliament as part of their commitment to strengthen the NSW WHS framework.
How NSW employers should prepare for a potential increase in WHS enforcement activity Read More »
Australians have been warned about the risks of using angle grinders after a worker suffered horrific upper body injuries.
A 71-year-old worker suffers horrific injuries Read More »
“Curiosity killed the cat” is a proverb “used to warn of the dangers of unnecessary investigation or experimentation” (Wikipedia) or is an idiom “said to warn someone not to ask too many questions about something” (Cambridge online dictionary). Yet for the modern officer, curiosity is a must, as it aligns with their personal WHS due diligence obligation.
Curiosity may kill the cat, but is indispensable for workplace health and safety Read More »
A concrete manufacturing company has been fined $580,000 (and ordered to pay $6180 in costs) after a worker was seriously injured at its Neerabup concrete batching plant.
Concrete manufacturer fined $580,000 over worker injury Read More »
SafeWork NSW is reminding workplaces of the importance of maintaining the highest levels of safety when operating mobile plant and moving vehicles after a fatal incident in Sydney.
SafeWork NSW issues warning on forklift safety Read More »
WorkSafe has charged a diesel mechanic after a worker was fatally struck by the garbage truck he was operating in June 2023.
Mechanic charged after fatal garbage truck crush Read More »
The architect of a globally recognised scale designed to measure psychological injuries in worker compensation cases says changes proposed by the Minns government will effectively kill the scheme by making it next to impossible for injured workers to claim damages from employers.
Experts say mental health payouts may become impossible Read More »
The FWC has affirmed that in safety critical industries, a positive drug test can be a valid reason for dismissal, even without signs of impairment.
Can an employee be dismissed for a positive drug test when not (obviously) impaired? Read More »
