Court Summary - at a glance
Date of offence:
21 June 2021
Plea:
Guilty
Decision:
Convicted
Final decision date:
Fine imposed:
A starting point of $75,000 was set, following discounts of 30%, a final fine of $52,500 was ordered.
On appeal, this sum was reduced to $42,500 and discounts of 45% was given. The end fine was reduced to $23,375.
On appeal, this sum was reduced to $42,500 and discounts of 45% was given. The end fine was reduced to $23,375.
Safety lessons learned:
The defendant Inspired Enterprises Limited (IEL) failed to:
- Conduct and inspection prior to the refurbishment works to ensure any asbestos was identified and/or if reasonably practicable removed
- Ensure there was an asbestos management plan in place to appropriately manage any identified asbestos
- Ensure appropriate controls were in place to manage the risk of asbestos fibres to others working and/or continuing to reside at the above address.
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