Vic: Mighell criticises state Libs over industrial manslaughter
About 50 unionists have rallied in Melbourne to protest against workplace deaths aspart of an International Day of Mourning.
Workers have laid wreaths at the gathering outside the headquarters of oil giant Essoto highlight the deaths of two workers killed in the 1998 Longford gas explosion.
Esso was found guilty on 11 criminal charges, and fined $2.75 million -- but no-onewas held accountable for the deaths of the men.
Victorian Trades Hall president DEAN MIGHELL says it's time to introduce tougher measuresand he's criticised the Victorian opposition for its stance against proposed industrialmanslaughter legislation.
The state Liberal Party says it won't support a Labor government bill which would increasepenalties to include fines up to $5 million for companies found guilty of gross negligence.
Mr MIGHELL says there are eight workplace-related deaths each week in Australia, andmore than 3,000 worldwide.
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KEYWORD: MANSLAUGHTER (MELBOURNE)
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