00:00 It's been two years since Georgie Burt's son Zane was killed in a tragedy that horrified
00:07 the nation. Zane Mellor was one of six children who died after a jumping castle became airborne
00:13 during an end of school event in Devonport.
00:19 How do I do it? I don't know. I actually, I do not know how I live each day, but I do
00:26 somehow and my children give me strength, my husband gives me strength and Zane gives
00:31 me strength.
00:33 Taz Zorb, the operator of the jumping castle, was charged in November with health and safety
00:38 breaches that exposed the children to a risk of death or serious injury. The maximum penalties
00:44 are a $1.5 million fine for a corporation and $150,000 fine for an individual.
00:50 I was extremely disappointed that these were the maximum penalties in Tasmania. I personally
00:59 feel they are not enough.
01:01 While we can't talk about this case because it's before the courts, there are questions
01:05 about whether Tasmania needs stronger workplace laws to protect staff and others who engage
01:11 with the business.
01:13 Back in February, the federal, state and territory governments agreed to amend the model work
01:17 health and safety laws to introduce the crime of industrial manslaughter, where the action
01:22 or inaction of an employer results in the death of an employee. The model penalties
01:27 are $18 million for a corporation and 20 years jail for an individual.
01:32 South Australia is the latest state to fall in line passing its laws at the end of November,
01:38 while the New South Wales government says it will introduce a bill to parliament within
01:42 the next six months. Commonwealth laws are set to be in effect by July.
01:47 Tasmania's workplace safety minister says she's seeking advice.
01:51 In relation to hearing from people about what they think we ought to be looking at.
01:57 There's the model law, it's set out for you, you don't even have to think too hard about
02:02 it. You've got that there and we should have it now.
02:06 Georgie Burt hopes the Tasmanian government moves quickly.
02:10 It is being torturous and I really, really hope there is change.
02:17 I'm going to.
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