News & Events
Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Advisory Council
The following communique is from the February 2024 meeting of the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Advisory Council.
Work Health and Safety Advisory Council
The following communique is from the March meeting of the Work Health and Safety Advisory Council.
Restaurant owners fined for operating unsafe gas appliances, putting patrons at risk
The owners of a popular Korean restaurant was fined $12,000 this morning in the Darwin Local Court for operating unsafe gas appliances and putting their patrons health and safety at risk.
Body worn cameras for WorkSafe inspectors
Following a successful trial in 2023, body worn cameras (BWC) now form part of NT WorkSafe inspectors’ operational equipment.
Arborist fined $25,000 after wood chipper incident
An Alice Springs arborist has been convicted and fined $25,000 in the Alice Springs Local Court following an incident where a worker was seriously injured after being struck by the hood of a wood chipper which had detached while the machine was operating.
Free online asbestos awareness training available
The NSW Government is offering a free online asbestos awareness and safety course until 13 June 2024.
International Women’s Day: Women of WorkSafe
In honour of International Women's Day, we recognise two of our remarkable women in NT WorkSafe who recently earned their Diploma of Government in Workplace Inspection.
Workplaces urged to be vigilant of melioidosis
NT WorkSafe is urging all Territory workplaces to be vigilant of melioidosis and ensure their workers are protected from the risks of the disease.
Building contractor charged with Industrial Manslaughter committed to trial in the Supreme Court
Judge O’Loughlin in the Darwin Local Court has today committed Mr Craig Williams trading as Rainbow Beach Constructions to stand trial in the NT Supreme Court in relation to one charge under section 34B (Industrial Manslaughter) of the Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011.
Helicopter company and director charged with reckless conduct for operating unsafe aircraft
NT WorkSafe has charged commercial helicopter company Helibrook Pty Ltd and company director Mr Matthew Nicholas Wright, with breaches of the Northern Territory’s work health and safety laws over their failures to maintain safe aircraft and allowing the aircraft to be operated when unsafe.