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Amendments to the WHS Act 2012 (Tas) introduced an industrial manslaughter offence for PCBUs and senior officers whose negligent conduct causes a worker's death.
WorkSafe Tasmania confirms that amendments to the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 introduced an industrial manslaughter offence. PCBUs (body corporate and individuals) and senior officers who engage in negligent conduct that causes the death of a worker can face this offence. Penalties are significantly higher than standard Category 1 offences. Duty holders should review governance, safety management systems and officer due-diligence arrangements.
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- Amendments to the WHS Act 2012 (Tas) introduced an industrial manslaughter offence for PCBUs and senior officers whose negligent conduct causes a worker's death.
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- worksafe.tas.gov.au
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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 2012 (TAS). The relevant provision is Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (Tas) > Industrial manslaughter.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Industrial manslaughter offence is a WHS obligation under Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (TAS). In short, Amendments to the WHS Act 2012 (Tas) introduced an industrial manslaughter offence for PCBUs and senior officers whose negligent conduct causes a worker's death.
What changed recently?
Industrial manslaughter offence was last updated on 27 July 2026.
