WorkCover Authority of New South Wales (Inspector Woodington) v Australand Holdings Limited and Sassall Glass and Joinery Pty Limited [2008] NSWIRComm 223

Industrial Court of New South Wales

CITATION: WorkCover Authority of New South Wales (Inspector Woodington) v Australand Holdings Limited and Sassall Glass and Joinery Pty Limited [2008] NSWIRComm 223

PROSECUTION: WorkCover Authority of New South Wales (Inspector Woodington) PARTIES: DEFENDANTS: Australand Holdings Limited Sassall Glass and Joinery Pty Limited

FILE NUMBER(S): IRC 1174 & 1175 of 2005

CORAM: Staunton J

CATCHWORDS: Occupational health and safety - determination of penalty - general principles on sentencing - foreseeability - objective seriousness of the offence - relative culpability of defendants determined - general deterrence relevant to both defendants - held specific deterrence a relevant consideration in relation to Australand - subjective features taken into consideration - Victim's Impact Statement received - penalty imposed - orders as to penalty and moiety - costs as agreed between the parties.

LEGISLATION CITED: Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000

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