In the recent case of Morrison v State of Tasmania [2025] TASSC 5 ('Morrison'), the Tasmanian Supreme Court reinforced the responsibility of employers to provide a safe working environment for staff.
In October 2024, the District Court of NSW reminded schools that, whilst reasonable precautions to ensure the safety of their students must be taken, they are not expected to eliminate all risks associated with physical activities.
A manager was recently issued a $65,000 fine for his hand in the death of a 16-year regional apprentice. The case reminds us of the duty businesses and senior officers hold to minimise risks to their workers' health and safety through proactive risk management, appropriate supervision and investment in the correct plant and equipment.
In the education and care economy where employees are responsible for the wellbeing of vulnerable individuals, workplace investigations are essential tools for making findings of fact and assessing and addressing risk, yet they can bring unintended consequences.
An application seeking to amend a notice of appeal to include the source of the appeal right will be dismissed as the Court found it not necessary to be included.
A local government opposes an application to install, erect, and display an electronic advertising device because proposed minimum dwell times between different advertisements may distract drivers.
