Backpacker scalping results in company conviction

摘要

The scalping of a fruit packing industry worker has led to a conviction and fine for labour hire company T&R Contracting Shepparton, according to a WorkSafe Victoria report. The company, which provides backpacker workers to the industry, pleaded guilty in the Shepparton Magistrate's Court. It was fined more than $60,000 for breaching the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 and failing to provide a safe working environment, instruction and training. It was also ordered to pay costs of $8091.