Conroy's Smallgoods Pty Ltd: SafeWork SA prosecution

criminal conviction13 Aug 2026Penalty $90K

Respondent

Conroy's Smallgoods Pty Ltd

Facts

The company had workers clean up and demolish its former Brompton facility (Dec 2021 - Feb 2023) knowing asbestos was present; friable asbestos was disturbed. Removal was done without a licence, removal areas, air monitoring or clearance inspections.

Outcome

Conroy's Smallgoods Pty Ltd was convicted and fined $90,000 in the South Australian Employment Court (13 August 2026). Other orders: Costs $2,310; victims of crime levy $424.

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Read the source

https://www.safework.sa.gov.au/news-and-alerts/news/news/2025new/smallgoods-company-fined-$90,000-over-asbestos-exposure-risks

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