Policy, Pricing and Planning - Property Market 2025
The push for more in fill housing within Sydney brings with it challenges for developers consolidating sites to bring about added density, in particular as the requirements of site amalgamation clauses in the planning controls are applied.
In the recent case of Morrison v State of Tasmania [2025] TASSC 5 ('Morrison'), the Tasmanian Supreme Court reinforced the responsibility of employers to provide a safe working environment for staff.
In October 2024, the District Court of NSW reminded schools that, whilst reasonable precautions to ensure the safety of their students must be taken, they are not expected to eliminate all risks associated with physical activities.
A manager was recently issued a $65,000 fine for his hand in the death of a 16-year- regional apprentice. The case reminds us of the duty businesses and senior officers hold t to minimise risks to their workers' health and safety through proactive risk management, appropriate supervision and investment in the correct plant and equipment.
In the education and care economy where employees are responsible for the wellbeing of vulnerable individuals, workplace investigations are essential tools for making findings of fact and assessing and addressing risk, yet they can bring unintended consequences.
