Queensland Mines Minister Dr Anthony Lynham on Tuesday introduced legislation into Parliament that could see mining executive face up to 20 years in jail if Queensland mine and quarry workers die as a result of criminal negligence.
“It is totally unacceptable that workers continue to die in our resources workplaces. Queensland already has the toughest mine safety and health laws in the world. These laws will give our 50 000 mine and quarry workers the same protections as other Queensland workers,” Lynham said on Tuesday.