A comprehensive review of legal developments in Workplace Safety law in Australia.

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Historically, the enforcement of road transport legislation was aimed primarily at the driver and, in some circumstances, the operator of a heavy vehicle. It has now been recognised by the players in the road transport industry that driver and public safety is the responsibility of all those who participate in road transport activities.

Last week, in the 2008/2009 Budget, the Government announced it would provide more than $27 million over four years to finance the national harmonisation of occupational health and safety and other areas of business regulation.