Wumbulgal Agriculture Pty Ltd: SafeWork NSW prosecution

criminal conviction2 July 2026Penalty $555K

Respondent

Wumbulgal Agriculture Pty Ltd

Facts

Farm business; in February 2023 a worker riding a quad bike hit a mound at speed and was fatally injured.

Outcome

Wumbulgal Agriculture Pty Ltd was convicted and fined $555,000 in the Industrial Court of NSW (2 July 2026). Other orders: Order to have its workers complete a side-by-side vehicle training course and provide evidence to SafeWork NSW.

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https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/news/safework-media-releases/company-fined-$555,000-after-worker-fatally-injured-in-quad-bike-incident

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