July 2024
This section references the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017, which has since been remade as the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2025. Any references to clauses of the 2017 Regulation should now be read as references to the corresponding sections in the 2025 Regulation where applicable.
TQM Design & Construct Pty Ltd
16 July 2024
On 15 November 2021, a 23 year old supervisor and two 20 year old apprentice electricians were placed at risk of falling while installing a power cable for the tower crane at a construction site at Newcastle.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, TQM Design & Construct Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of section 33/19(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 16 July 2024, the defendant was convicted by the Downing Centre Local Court and fined $20,000.
Zebde Developments Pty Ltd
15 July 2024
On 22 August 2023 and 31 August 2023, a SafeWork NSW inspector observed a new dwelling under construction without adequate fall protection in place at Condell Park.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Zebde Developments Pty Ltd, was charged with two breaches of clause 79(2) of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017.
On 15 July 2024, the Downing Centre Local Court convicted and fined the defendant $1,500 for the first offence and convicted wiht no additional penalty under s. 10A of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act for the second offence.
Linda June Priest
11 July 2024
On 1 June 2021, a 43 year old labour hire worker, was assisting another worker in undertaking a controlled hazard burn reduction in a paddock, when the quadbike he was operating rolled over, causing serious injury at Borenore.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Linda June Priest, was charged with a breach of sections 32/19(1) and section 46 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 11 July 2024, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $8,500 for the section 32/19(1) charge and $3,400 for the section 46 charge.
Owners Strata Plan 93899
11 July 2024
On 12 June 2020, a 64 year old concrete finisher was attempting to open a damaged main front security gate manually to enter work, when it collapsed and fell onto him,
pinning him to the ground causing fatal injuries at Berkeley.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Owners Strata Plan 93899, was charged with a breach of section 32/20(2) of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
On 11 July 2024, the defendant was convicted by the District Court and fined $225,000.
Australian First Construction Group Pty Ltd
3 July 2024
On 26 May 2023, workers were observed with inadequate fall protections or fall prevention methods in place at Wollongong.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, Australian First Construction Group Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of clause 79(2) of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017.
On 3 July 2024, the defendant was convicted by the Downing Centre Local Court and fined $2,000.
UPX Pty Ltd
1 July 2024
On 14 December 2023, three workers were observed with inadequate fall protection or fall prevention methods at risk of fall from a pitch tiled roof at Sawtell.
After a SafeWork NSW investigation the defendant, UPX Pty Ltd, was charged with a breach of clause 79(2) of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017.
On 1 July 2024, the defendant was convicted by the Downing Centre Local Court and fined $2,500.