The NSW Parliament recently passed the Work Health and Safety Amendment (Industrial Manslaughter) Bill 2024 into law. The new legislation provides for an industrial manslaughter offence punishable by gaol terms of up to 25 years for individuals and fines for companies of up to $20 million.
Take Out Point: The new law doesn’t change workplace obligations for NSW employers, however these tougher penalties are designed to deter unsafe workplace practices.