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How hard will the gavel fall?

THE full force of the Queensland Mining and Quarrying Health and Safety Act introduced in 2001 is yet to be felt by the Queensland mining industry. Penalty ceilings are still to be established, however concerns have been raised that in a new era of accountability there is sure to be harsher penalties. <b>Angie Bahr</b> looks to Abbott Tout Solicitors for some answers.