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Costs approaching half a million dollars have been imposed on a demolition contractor and its director, after a young worker suffered life-wrecking injuries on a construction site.

Expired first-aid supplies can raise difficult compliance questions. See which items may still be suitable and where employers should exercise caution.

The upcoming Right to Disconnect Bill has received both praise and criticism. While there are undeniable benefits, there are also equally significant challenges that threaten the viability of the initiative.

Safe Work Australia has released its strategy for 2023–2033. Here's a rundown of the goals, risks and challenges that will impact your business for the next decade.   

In a landmark decision, the FWC sided with an employee who challenged her employer’s return-to-office directive, citing family care responsibilities.

When a labour hire worker fell through a skylight and was seriously injured, a tribunal examined the many opportunities his employers missed to recognise the risk and take steps to manage it.

When a carpenter fell into a river and ‘three years of hell’, the Court’s focus landed on the supervisor’s role. Read about what went wrong.

When a subcontractor’s employee was injured on a building site and the builder and subcontractor were hit with massive damages bills, the builder appealed. Read why the Court rejected the builder’s claims.

On June 20, 2024, the NSW Parliament enacted the Work Health and Safety Amendment (Industrial Manslaughter) Bill into law. This legislation introduces the offence of industrial manslaughter, punishable by prison terms of up to 25 years for individuals and fines of up to $20 million for companies.

Many Australian businesses that have employment relationships with employees may call themselves an 'employers'. However, you have have heard of a different term used in workplace health and saftey (WHS) legislation: PCBU.