Breaking Bad: Lessons from incidents must drive progress, not just penalties

Workplace health and safety (WHS) enforcement shouldn’t just be about punishment—it should be about progress. Yet, year after year, we see the same cycle: serious safety breaches, prosecutions, and millions in fines. But are workplaces actually getting safer?

At fr&nk, we believe there’s a better way. Enforceable Undertakings (EUs) offer an opportunity to move beyond penalties and invest in long-term safety improvements. By focusing on capability, accountability, and real change, EUs ensure that lessons from incidents drive industry-wide progress—not just another line in a legal ledger.

Our latest insights paper unpacks the data, trends, and impact of WHS enforcement in Australia. With exclusive analysis on the rise of prosecutions, shifting regulatory approaches, and the growing role of EUs, this is essential reading for anyone serious about workplace safety.

Because fines may send a message—but action creates change. Download the insights paper now.