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Industrial manslaughter is an offence under s 34C of the NSW WHS Act, in force since 16 September 2024. Maximum penalty: 25 years' imprisonment for an individual, $20,000,000 for a body corporate.
Part 2A of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW) deals with industrial manslaughter (sections 34B to 34F). Section 34C creates the offence of industrial manslaughter. The offence has been in force since 16 September 2024. The maximum penalty is 25 years' imprisonment for an individual and $20,000,000 for a body corporate. Section 34F provides for an alternative verdict.
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- Industrial manslaughter is an offence under s 34C of the NSW WHS Act, in force since 16 September 2024. Maximum penalty: 25 years' imprisonment for an individual, $20,000,000 for a body corporate.
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- legislation.nsw.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Industrial manslaughter offence (s 34C) is a WHS requirement set out in Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW). The relevant provision is WHS Act 2011 NSW > Part 2A Industrial manslaughter § 34C.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Industrial manslaughter offence (s 34C) is a WHS obligation under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW). In short, Industrial manslaughter is an offence under s 34C of the NSW WHS Act, in force since 16 September 2024. Maximum penalty: 25 years' imprisonment for an individual, $20,000,000 for a body corporate.
What changed recently?
Industrial manslaughter offence (s 34C) was last updated on 17 October 2026.