Western Australia’s Safety Authority Launches Inquiry Following 12th Fatality in Agriculture Sector

Western Australia’s Safety Authority Launches Inquiry Following 12th Fatality in Agriculture Sector
A farmer on a tractor sprays his crop in north west New South Wales, Australia, on May 5, 2020. Mark Kolbe/Getty Images
Henry Jom
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Western Australia’s WorkSafe Commission Darren Kavanagh will be conducting an inquiry into the state’s agriculture sector following the industry’s 12th work-related death in just 12 months.

In a statement, WA’s Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety said that a 24-year-old male died on June 21 between Varley Creek and Lake King in the Great Southern region.
Henry Jom
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Henry Jom is a reporter for The Epoch Times, Australia, covering a range of topics, including medicolegal, health, political, and business-related issues. He has a background in the rehabilitation sciences and is currently completing a postgraduate degree in law. Henry can be contacted at [email protected]
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