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Long jail terms, $10m fines and WHSO roles introduced

Queensland has introduced a 67-page WHS Amendment Bill creating a manslaughter offence with $10 million fines and 20-year jail terms, mandating safety measures in Codes of Practice and reintroducing the role of workplace health and safety officer (WHSO).

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