Woodward Foods Australia Pty Ltd: SafeWork NSW prosecution

criminal conviction15 Sept 2026Penalty $375K

Respondent

Woodward Foods Australia Pty Ltd

Facts

On 21 January 2023 a worker was seriously injured using a grain mill to prepare cattle feed.

Outcome

Woodward Foods Australia Pty Ltd was convicted and fined $375,000 in the Industrial Court of NSW (15 September 2026). Other orders: Adverse publicity order.

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https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/news/safework-media-releases/company-fined-$375,000-after-worker-injured-while-using-grain-mill

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