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Introduction of industrial manslaughter offence into the Criminal Code, ensuring penalties mirror existing manslaughter provisions and holding culpable employers responsible.
🟡 Medium · Bill Second Reading15 June 2017 · 881 words
Industrial manslaughter laws proposed, holding employers liable for workplace deaths due to negligen
Bill introduces industrial manslaughter offence, increasing employer accountability for workplace sa
“This bill seeks to implement an important component of this much-needed reform by ensuring that culpable employers are held responsible for workers’ deaths.”
➖ neutral· procedural❄️ cold
Members who spoke
Xamon, Hon Alison
Topics
industrial manslaughterworkplace safetycriminal law
Legislation Referenced
Bills
Criminal Code Amendment (Industrial Manslaughter) Bill 2017
· 15 June 2017
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