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Case Law

April 2026

Employers can be vicariously liable for misconduct when training falls short

April 2026

Unsafe loading practices open the door to injury for junior worker

March 2026

Hospitality worker falls more than 5 metres from grandstand

February 2026

Worker injured while cleaning plant after safety features disabled

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When property developers become nightmare neighbours

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Featured legal updates

Queensland Government strips HSRs of recently acquired powers

Mar 31, 2026

Are you managing the risks posed by digital work systems?

Feb 16, 2026

Notification requirement changes may be headed your way following model WHS Act amendments

Feb 2, 2026

Keeping up with work health and safety law

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SafeWork NSW to become an independent regulator

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