Workers shouldn’t have to pay for transition out of their own pockets
News May 21, 2026
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150 years of Check Inspectors
In May 2026, we mark 150 years since worker-elected safety Check Inspectors were first legislated in the NSW coal industry.
Since 1876, Check Inspectors have given coal mineworkers a powerful voice on safety. Elected by workers, grounded in mining experience, and backed by law, they remain one of the most important safety protections in the NSW and Queensland coal industries.
Today, they continue this proud tradition as Site Safety and Health Representatives and Industry Safety and Health Representatives.
