The Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA) provides for the safety, health and welfare of persons employed or engaged in industry in South Australia. The Act together with the Work Health and Safety Regulations 2012 (SA) set up health and safety duties to ...

A common law claim for damages was based on an employer's duty to take reasonable care for the safety of employees in all the circumstances of their employment, and to comply with Work Health and Safety laws. In the past an employee ...

Workers who are injured at work may be entitled to compensation under the Return to Work Act 2014 (SA). Most employers are registered with Return to Work SA. Return to Work SA contracts out the management of claims relating to registered employers to ...

There are three types of relief which may be available to compensate an employee who is unable to work due to an injury in the work place. These depend on the circumstances in which the injury is received, and the ...

The driver of every vehicle involved in an accident must: Stop at the scene of the accident Give their details including their name and address, the name and address of the vehicle’s owner, and the vehicle's registration number (or any ...

If an animal is injured, the owner may be able to claim compensation. It may also be possible to bring a criminal prosecution against the wrongdoer. Compensation If an animal is injured intentionally, either directly (for example, by shooting) or indirectly (for ...

The law in this area is regulated by the Dog and Cat Management Act 1995 (SA) . Under the Act, the owner or person into whose possession a dog has been delivered is responsible for any injury, loss or damage caused by ...

The Civil Liability Act 1936 (SA) states that a 'road authority' cannot be held negligent for a failure to maintain, repair or renew a road; or to take other action to avoid or reduce the risk of harm that results from a ...

When someone is injured by something dangerous on private land, the occupier is responsible. He or she is the person in occupation or control of the place - that is, the one who has the right to decide who to ...

The Uniform Civil Court Rules 2020 commenced on 18 May 2020 for civil legal proceedings in the Magistrates, District and Supreme Courts of South Australia. The Uniform Civil Rules 2020 apply to proceedings commenced, or a step in a proceeding taken, ...