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.

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.