The ACT Industrial Court has found Kenoss Contractors Pty Ltd (in liquidation) liable for safety breaches under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (ACT) following the death of a ...
The ACT Industrial Court has found Kenoss Contractors Pty Ltd (in liquidation) liable for safety breaches under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (ACT) following the death of a truck driver. Kenoss was fined $1.1 million.
Peter Francis Colbert, the sole director of Colbert Transport, was charged with one count of manslaughter, and one count of endangering a life, as a result of failing to properly maintain the brakes in vehicles operated by Colbert Transport.
The Queensland Parliament has recently passed legislative changes amending the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL). The amendments were assented to on 24 September 2015.
Welcome amendments to the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (PPSA) have reduced red tape for businesses by amending the definition of ‘PPS Lease’ under section 13(1)(e) of the PPSA.
After an extensive consultation process, the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal has issued a 71 page draft Order entitled the Draft Contractor Driver Minimum Payments Road Safety Remuneration Order 2016.
On 29 October 2013, the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2013 (Qld) came into effect and made certain changes to the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 (Qld).
Commencing 1 July 2015 there will be an increase in the national minimum wage. Employers will need to be aware of the increased costs.
Do you operate a sideloader or a vehicle that uses fuel to power a refrigeration unit or other equipment? You may be entitled to more fuel tax credits than you think.
Despite strong union and employee opposition, the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission (FWC) permitted the termination of 12 enterprise agreements that had passed their nominal expiry date while the parties were bargaining for a new agreement.
In the recent decision of Penglase v Allied Express Transport Pty Ltd [2015] FCCA 804, the Federal Circuit Court ordered an employer pay a penalty for engaging in adverse action in breach of section 351 of the Fair Work Act 2009 by offering an employee a reduced role at work
The National Transport Commission (NTC) is currently reviewing the duties imposed on parties in the chain of responsibility by the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL).
As part of its third annual work program, the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal has commenced an inquiry into the wharf and port sector of the road transport industry.
Cooper Grace Ward acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Fast, accurate and flexible entities including companies, self-managed superannuation funds and trusts.