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Industrial Manslaughter Laws a Win for Worker Safety

May 21, 2020 3:13 pm Published by

In a big step forward for mine and quarry safety, the Queensland Government has officially passed laws creating the offence of industrial manslaughter for the resource sector and implemented tougher penalties for employers who target workers speaking out on safety issues.

We won’t be bullied by China

May 14, 2020 3:27 pm Published by

The AWU has written to the Prime Minister Scott Morrison urging him to hold his nerve and stand up to China's bullying tactics on trade.