Under the Mining Act 1978 (WA), mining is considered an integrated industrial activity that includes extraction, processing, handling and all supporting operations connected to minerals. Even the procedures undertaken before and after the extraction of minerals are part of a...

One of the most devastating workplace accidents that an individual can have is amputation injuries. In addition to physical trauma, they cause lifelong emotional and financial hardships. These accidents are common in industrial environments, construction works, and transport sectors in...

Construction work in legal terms is defined as any task related to construction, alteration, conversion, installing new components in a newly finished building. Commissioning, renovation, repair, maintenance, refurbishment, demolition, decommissioning and dismantling of a structure also falls under this term....

Pedestrian accidents are regarded as one of Western Australia's most difficult road safety issues. Despite as much awareness and enforcement as there has been, individuals remain at risk as the number of vehicles on roads continues to increase. You should...

In Western Australia, the workers’ compensation regime gives injured workers the right to medical interventions, wage replacement, rehabilitation and in some situations, lump sum payments. But if a compensation claim is denied, you are not out of options. The law...