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Home >> Public Lectures >> 2007 Kenneth Finlay Lecture

2007 Kenneth Finlay Memorial Lecture
"Workplace Safety - Areas of Conflict and
Opportunities for Partnership"
by Paul Cutrone

Paul Cutrone lecturing
Mr Paul Cutrone delivering the 10th Annual Kenneth Finlay Memorial Lecture

The 10th Annual Kenneth Finlay Memorial Lecture was delivered by Mr Paul Cutrone on Thursday 25 October 2007 to an audience that included visitors, staff and students from the School.

Paul is a Partner in Sparke Helmore's Workplace Group and heads a diverse team of lawyers. He advises nationally and internationally on occupational health and safety and environmental law. Paul has considerable experience advising clients in relation to coronial inquiries and inquests.

He has been involved in a number of leading cases and defended prosecutions commenced in various states. Paul has successfully acted for a number of directors and managers including mine managers. He has assisted clients with the management of over 100 workplace fatalities.

Paul during the dinner
Mr Paul Cutrone during the dinner with
A/Prof David Laurence and Dr Paul Hagan

Paul explored the safety conflicts and opportunities that arises as a result of the interface between employers and third parties including the duties of controllers of premises, plant and substances and the duties of designers, manufacturers and suppliers of plant and substances.

Paul's lecture stressed on the importance of safety at workplace. He included various examples from his experience.

Guests at the dinner
Industry guests enjoying the dinner after the lecture

Rudrajit Mitra

Students enjoying the chance to socalise
following the lecture
Students at the dinner

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2007 Kenneth Finlay Memorial Lecture "Workplace Safety - Areas of Conflict and Opportunities for Partnership" by Paul Cutrone

2007 Kenneth Finlay Memorial Lecture
"Workplace Safety - Areas of Conflict and
Opportunities for Partnership"
by Paul Cutrone