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12 March 2025
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What should chief executives make of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 conviction of former Ports of Auckland CEO Tony Gibson? While this case provides some clarity in relation to the court's views of the due diligence obligations, it is also likely to cause genuine concern for CEO's of large organisations.

Our health and safety expert Garth Galloway outlines the key takeaways for chief executives in SafeGuard magazine (Jan/Feb 2025).

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