Jungheinrich fined >$200,000 for bypassing forklift safety systems, exposing workers to risk of serious injury or death.

Victoria's new law doesn't legalize cannabis driving—it gives magistrates discretion in sentencing. THC limits still apply.

Is someone who fails a urine test despite claiming months of abstinence lying, or just unlucky? The answer is complicated. In some cases,...

As a medico-legal toxicologist and drug testing expert, I often encounter complaints from individuals who have failed a drug test. This...

Silver Raven Pty Ltd fined $180K in 2025's first WHS case, highlighting the need for strict worker vetting & safety compliance.

The sentencing of Richard Crookes Constructions Pty Ltd (RCC) in the New South Wales District Court last month shines a harsh light on...

In a sobering case that underscores systemic failings in aged care, the Salvation Army (NSW) Property Trust was convicted and fined for...

Image: Peter Severin | LinkedIn (Commissioner at time of criminal conduct) A Preventable Tragedy On 19 December 2020, two inmates at the...

The lenient sentence for Mam was the prosecutors fault, not the magistrates.

Ms Rosemary Gamble is currently in the middle of a hearing in her involvement in the deaths of 6 children. Photograph: Ethan James/AAP...

NSW introduces imprisonment for WHS violations. Is this the end of fines that barely dent corporate accountability for workplace deaths?

Deviating from drug testing procedures can invalidate results and jeopardise prosecutions, warns Judge Scotting.

Hair Follicle Testing: A Clearer Understanding Hair follicle testing is often misunderstood, largely because it's less common than other...

In both custody disputes (Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia - FCFCoA) and parental rights restoration cases (Children’s...

NSW Police intend to outsource the drug testing responsibilities to another entity.

Learn how improper drug testing in the mining industry could make your dismissal harsh, unjust, or unfair.

CCA dismisses NSW Health's appeal, underscoring the importance of comprehensive risk management in healthcare

Even without a television in my home, I've heard about the controversy surrounding boxer Imane Khelif. This situation exposes a...

The debate over drug testing welfare recipients is not new, but it has recently gained traction in Australia. While some argue that it...

Should Australia, particularly in WHS cases, adopt a concept like Chevron Deference?