Legal Team to Address Workplace Manslaughter Issues

A new unit within the NSW Director of Public Prosecutions, funded by $6.9 million until 2028/29, aims to enforce tough industrial manslaughter laws, pursuing individuals and corporations responsible for workplace deaths, with penalties increased to 25 years for individuals and $20 million for businesses. This initiative responds to the alarming statistic of one worker dying weekly, emphasizing that every worker deserves safety at work.

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