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WHS Guardian
Jan 22 min read
Crookes by name, crooked by nature
The sentencing of Richard Crookes Constructions Pty Ltd (RCC) in the New South Wales District Court last month shines a harsh light on...
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WHS Guardian
Dec 22, 20242 min read
Neglect and Tragedy at the Hands of The Salvation Army: A Patient's Death in an Aged Care Facility
In a sobering case that underscores systemic failings in aged care, the Salvation Army (NSW) Property Trust was convicted and fined for...
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WHS Guardian
Dec 22, 20243 min read
NSW Justice Department convicted for letting prison staff be kidnapped and tortured by known high risk inmates
Image: Peter Severin | LinkedIn (Commissioner at time of criminal conduct) A Preventable Tragedy On 19 December 2020, two inmates at the...
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Dan the Safety Man
Dec 16, 20242 min read
Ezra Mam: A Case Study in Soft Police Prosecution (not soft courts)
The lenient sentence for Mam was the prosecutors fault, not the magistrates.
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Dan the Safety Man
Nov 12, 20243 min read
Why Rosemary Anne Gamble will be found guilty
Ms Rosemary Gamble is currently in the middle of a hearing in her involvement in the deaths of 6 children. Photograph: Ethan James/AAP...
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WHS Guardian
Oct 10, 20242 min read
Corporate Accountability: Why Imprisonment is Now a Key Feature of NSW WHS Laws
NSW introduces imprisonment for WHS violations. Is this the end of fines that barely dent corporate accountability for workplace deaths?
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Dan the Safety Man
Sep 26, 20243 min read
Deviate from drug testing procedure – you might as well not test
Deviating from drug testing procedures can invalidate results and jeopardise prosecutions, warns Judge Scotting.
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WHS Guardian
Sep 23, 20245 min read
Hair follicle testing Q&A
Hair Follicle Testing: A Clearer Understanding Hair follicle testing is often misunderstood, largely because it's less common than other...
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Dan the Safety Man
Sep 17, 20241 min read
03/2024 Child Safety Hair Testing - Drugs
In both custody disputes (Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia - FCFCoA) and parental rights restoration cases (Children’s...
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WHS Guardian
Aug 27, 20241 min read
NSW Police to outsource drug testing
NSW Police intend to outsource the drug testing responsibilities to another entity.
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WHS Guardian
Aug 22, 20242 min read
Kicked off site for a drug test? Read this
Learn how improper drug testing in the mining industry could make your dismissal harsh, unjust, or unfair.
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Dan the Safety Man
Aug 16, 20243 min read
NSW Health Loses Appeal in the Court of Criminal Appeal
CCA dismisses NSW Health's appeal, underscoring the importance of comprehensive risk management in healthcare
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Dan the Safety Man
Aug 12, 20243 min read
Media Sensationalism and Misunderstandings: The Case of Imane Khelif
Even without a television in my home, I've heard about the controversy surrounding boxer Imane Khelif. This situation exposes a...
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WHS Guardian
Aug 6, 20242 min read
Why don't we hair follicle test centrelink recipients?
The debate over drug testing welfare recipients is not new, but it has recently gained traction in Australia. While some argue that it...
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WHS Guardian
Aug 4, 20242 min read
Do we want Chevron Deference in WHS Prosecutions?
Should Australia, particularly in WHS cases, adopt a concept like Chevron Deference?
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WHS Guardian
Jul 17, 20244 min read
Strata conviction in SafeWork case shows that Strata are PCBU's.
Case: SafeWork NSW v The Owners – Strata Plan No 93899 [2024] NSWDC 277 Presiding Judge: David Russell SC [DCJ] Prosecutor: Barrister...
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Dan the Safety Man
Jul 16, 20241 min read
02/2024 Child Safety Hair Testing - Drugs
When a court is deciding on awarding custody (FCFCoA) or restoring parental rights (Children's Court) they will require a hair test for...
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Dan the Safety Man
Jul 16, 20241 min read
02/2024 Child Safety Hair Testing - Alcohol
Drug testing for childrens safety. Quarter 02/2024
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WHS Guardian
Jul 15, 20243 min read
Cannabis, driving, and work
Let's dive into the rules for using cannabis while driving or at work.
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WHS Guardian
Jul 11, 20243 min read
Safety Oversights Lead to Severe Injury at Steggles Pty Ltd: Lessons and Legal Consequences
Case: SafeWork NSW v Steggles Pty Ltd [2024] NSWDC 217 Presiding Judge: David Russell SC [DCJ] Prosecutor: Barrister Malcolm Scott...
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