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Employer Liable ‘Work Induced Fatigue’
On 30 June 2022, the New South Wales Supreme Court handed down a significant decision in Matinca v Coalroc (No 5) [2022] NSWSC 844. The case involved an underground coal miner who suffered severe injuries, including a traumatic brain injury and...
Keeping Food Delivery Riders Safe
The food delivery industry has rapidly expanded as part of the gig economy, with riders using cars, scooters, motorbikes, and bicycles to deliver meals across New South Wales. While convenient for customers, this work exposes riders to road...
Forklift Safety Project
In warehouses, factories, shipping yards, freight terminals and other workplaces across Australia, forklifts are used to lift, stack and transfer loads. While forklifts offer a practical materials handling solution for many businesses, each year...
Motor Accidents & Workers Compensation Law Changes
On 16 June 2022, the NSW Government enacted the Motor Accidents and Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment Act 2022. This legislation introduced important updates to motor accident and workers 'compensation laws, ensuring fairer treatment and...