Consequences of WHS Failure
Penalties under model Cth Legislation
(guide only)
Offence
Worker
PCBU
Company
Recklessly expose a person to risk of death serious injury or illness
$300,000 and/or 5 years imprisonment
$600,000 and/or 5 years imprisonment
$3,000,000
Failure to comply with WHS duty which exposes a person to risk of death serious injury or illness
$150,000
$300,000
$1,500,000
Failure to comply with WHS duty
$50,000
$100,000
$500,000