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Industrial manslaughter now covers the death of any individual (not just workers); multiple supply-chain duty holders can be charged; Category 1/2 offences available as alternative verdicts.
Amendments to the WHS Act expand industrial manslaughter (ss 34C–34D): the offence now extends to the negligent causing of death of any individual (not limited to workers), and multiple duty holders in a supply chain can each be charged.
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- Industrial manslaughter now covers the death of any individual (not just workers); multiple supply-chain duty holders can be charged; Category 1/2 offences available as alternative verdicts.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Industrial manslaughter offence is a WHS requirement set out in Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD). The relevant provision is Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld) > Part 2A — Industrial Manslaughter > ss 34C–34D § 34C–34D.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Industrial manslaughter offence is a WHS obligation under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD). In short, Industrial manslaughter now covers the death of any individual (not just workers); multiple supply-chain duty holders can be charged; Category 1/2 offences available as alternative verdicts.
What changed recently?
Industrial manslaughter offence was last updated on 31 July 2026.
