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Woolworths worker's suicide sparks call for inquest

workplace bullying claims another life

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robert99 robert99 Sweden Posts: 1360
1 29 Jun 2016
http://www.smh.com.au/business/workplace-relations/i-miss-daddy-widow-urges-inquest-into-woolworths-bullying-suicide-20160624-gpr0ls.html
Kerensa Walsh has lodged a request with the Coroner's Court for an inquest into her late husband's death, amid concerns he was "subjected to sustained workplace bullying without any meaningful intervention by Woolworths".

Gino Andrieri, principal at Maurice Blackburn Lawyers, acting for the family, said the connection between workplace bullying and suicide was a matter of public importance.

"It is the role of the coroner to investigate matters that are in the public interest and would promote public health and safety. The dangers of workplace bullying are well known and the significant trauma caused, particularly in regional communities, is far-reaching," he said.  

"Despite greater public awareness and consequent legislative reform, further coronial recommendations addressing the importance of preventing serious workplace bullying would of course be welcome."


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