NOVEMBER 2021
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The below is a summary of the expected changes and their interpretation within the new WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT 2020 (WA) legislation.
Section 30A
Section 272A
Section |
Category |
Individual |
Body Corporate |
30A |
Industrial Manslaughter |
Imprisonment for 20 years and a fine of $5 000 000 |
Fine of
|
31 |
Category 1 |
Imprisonment for 5 years and a fine of $680 000 |
A fine of
|
32 |
Category 2 |
Individual (PCBU/officer): a fine of $350 000 Individual (neither PCBU/officer): a fine of $170 000. |
A fine of
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33 |
Category 3 |
Individual (PCBU/officer): a fine of $120 000
Individual (neither PCBU/officer): a fine of $55 000 |
A fine of $570 000
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272A
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No insurance or other indemnities against fines |
A fine of $51 000
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A fine of $255 000
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