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Case Law

September 2026

Court shows lenience in sentencing small civil works company

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Unoccupied truck weaves path of destruction after safety system failure

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Contractors and customers caught by the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) sexual harassment provisions

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Recent Q&As

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How can we prepare for the change to the WEL list?

How can we prepare for the transition to the workplace exposure limits for airborne contaminants (WEL) list?

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What is gross negligence?

What constitutes gross negligence under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW)?

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How do we meet our positive duty in relation to sex discrimination and harassment?

Could you please provide some guidance on how to meet the positive duty to take reasonable and proportionate measures to eliminate sex discrimination and harassment?

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