Mines Safety and Inspection Amendment Bill 2017 increases penalties for offences, aligning with model Work Health and Safety Act.

🟡 Medium · Bill Second Reading9 November 2017 · 503 words

Mining safety penalties to increase, aligning with national standards and reflecting inflation since

Penalties for mining safety offences will increase to meet community expectations.

“This bill sends a clear message that the McGowan government is committed to ensuring that all workers return home safely from work.”

👍 positive· procedural🌡️ warm

Members who spoke

MacTiernan, Hon Alannah

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mining safetyworkplace safetypenalties

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Mines Safety and Inspection Amendment Bill 2017Work Health and Safety (Resources and Major Hazards) Bill

· 9 November 2017

Extends tobacco product exemption under mutual recognition rules.

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