Green v Barclay Mowlem Construction Pty Ltd [2004] NSWIRComm 69

Green v Barclay Mowlem Construction Pty Ltd [2004] NSWIRComm 69

The court found no error in the sentencing judge's approach; the penalty was not manifestly inadequate, and the court exercised its discretion to dismiss the appeal, emphasizing appropriate restraint in Crown appeals.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
19 March 2004
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Full Bench Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
['prosecution Appeal' 'sentencing' 'crown Appeals']
['occupational Health and Safety' 'industrial Law'] ['prosecution Appeal' 'sentencing' 'crown Appeals']

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Procedural Posture

Appeal / Full Bench Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Consistency and parity of sentencing under Occupational Health and Safety Act 1983 for defendants with and without a record' 'Approach to higher penalty under s51A in sentencing' 'Appropriate restraint in Crown appeals']

Ratio Decidendi

The court found no error in the sentencing judge's approach; the penalty was not manifestly inadequate, and the court exercised its discretion to dismiss the appeal, emphasizing appropriate restraint in Crown appeals.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • ['The appeal is dismissed.' "The appellant is ordered to pay the respondent's costs of the appeal in a sum as agreed or, in default of agreement, in an amount as assessed."]