Jonathon Duniam (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries) Share this | Hansard source

The government recognises the introduction in some jurisdictions of an industrial manslaughter offence; however, before the Commonwealth determines a final position on this issue, it's important to first determine whether established general offences of criminal manslaughter in each jurisdiction and existing specific criminal offences in the workplace health and safety laws are working as intended. The government has commenced working with all jurisdictions to examine current enforcement, investigation and prosecution practices as a first step to driving changes that will safeguard Australian workplaces.