Anne Ruston (SA, Liberal Party, Minister for Families and Social Services) Share this | Hansard source

The government notes the tragic deaths of Mr Fredy and Mr Chen and extends its condolences to their families during this difficult time. However, the government notes that the Commonwealth, states and territories are each responsible for implementing, regulating and enforcing work health and safety laws in their jurisdictions. Consequently, whether these were workplace deaths and whether this notion encourages a certain treatment of these matters are ultimately questions for the New South Wales regulator, SafeWork NSW and the New South Wales police.