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The Lennons Transport Case: When Speed Kills—and Compliance Fails
The Incident In January 2012, a B-double truck operated by Lennons Transport veered onto the wrong side of the Hume Highway near...

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Sep 24 min read
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Electrical Safety Fortnight: A 14-Day Action Plan You Can Actually Finish
WorkSafe Queensland’s Electrical Safety Fortnight  (1–14 September 2025) presents a prime opportunity—not just for Queensland, but for...

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Sep 12 min read
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New National Silica Code: What You Need to Know
On 29 August 2025, Safe Work Australia  published a new model Code of Practice: Managing risks of respirable crystalline silica . This...

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Aug 312 min read
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Victoria’s Latest Workers’ Comp Overhaul: What You Need to Know
The Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Amendment Act 2025 (Vic)  has kicked in, and it’s reshaping how workplace deaths,...

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Aug 292 min read
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High Court Ruling on Outback Ballooning: Health and Safety Duties in Aviation
In a landmark decision, the High Court of Australia addressed the extent to which health and safety legislation intersects with aviation...

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Aug 113 min read
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Western Australia’s Adoption of the Model WHS Act: What It Means for Workplace Safety
In a significant step towards national consistency, Western Australia adopted the model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act on 10 November...

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Aug 113 min read
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Understanding the New Infringement Notices under Victoria’s OHS Act: What Employers Need to Know
As the first WorkSafe Inspector to issue an infringement notice to be paid in Victoria, I hope to share some insight in to what the...

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Aug 115 min read
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The Failing of Victoria’s WorkCover Scheme: What Went Wrong and What It Means for Employers and Workers
The WorkCover scheme in Victoria, designed to protect workers and support them in case of injury, has been a crucial part of the state’s...

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Aug 115 min read
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Understanding Section 19 of the Model WHS Act: Duties of Persons Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU) in Australia
Section 19 of the Model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act in Australia outlines a fundamental aspect of workplace safety: the primary duty...

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Aug 115 min read
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Understanding Section 20 of the Model WHS Act: Duties of Persons Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU) with Management or Control of Workplaces
Section 20 of the Model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act in Australia outlines the duties of Persons Conducting a Business or Undertaking...

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Aug 115 min read
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When Volunteers Aren’t Protected: The Discriminatory Gap in Victoria’s Health and Safety Laws
Victoria has long relied on the goodwill and grit of volunteers. From bush search and rescue teams to volunteer firefighters, tens of...

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Jul 166 min read
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