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Jeremy Kennedy is nationally recognised for his expertise in managing serious workplace incidents and complex employment issues. He represents employers in the mining, construction and manufacturing industries throughout Australia and regularly provides advice and training to boards in relation to compliance with work health and safety laws.
Jeremy has 30 years of legal experience as a specialist workplace, employment and industrial relations lawyer with a focus on work health and safety, serious incident management and prosecutions by safety regulators.
Jeremy has been acknowledged in 2018 by Doyles Legal Guide as a leading WHS lawyer nationally, and in 2018 and 2020 as highly recommended in the areas of labour law by Best Lawyers International Legal Guide.
Jeremy also has broad experience dealing with Commercial Litigation matters.
He acts in the District and Supreme Courts in NSW, and the Federal Court in Commercial Dispute matters, including:
He has also sought and obtained elusive remedies such as Mareva Injunctions (civil asset freeze orders) and Anton Piller Orders (civil search and seizure orders) on behalf of his clients.
Jeremy is an astute negotiator, strategist and advocate who is respected and highly regarded in this field. He is considered one of Australia’s leading and most experienced WHS lawyers.
His clients include major national employers in the health, mining, manufacturing, infrastructure, maritime and electrical supply sectors.
He acts on behalf of corporations and government departments/government owned corporations (both State and Federal) and their officers and directors advising and managing serious workplace incidents, fatalities and prosecutions.
He provides commercial advice and outcomes to employers across the Eastern Australian States, Jeremy has acted and appeared in countless industrial disputes, unfair dismissals, general protections and award breach cases. He has also acted in the past as a prosecutor on behalf of the Workplace Ombudsman prosecuting breaches of the Fair Work Act and Awards.
Jeremy is an astute negotiator, strategist and advocate highly respected and regarded in his field.
Jeremy has completed the Legal Profession Admission Board’s Diploma in Law. He has also obtained a Masters in Business Administration as well as a Masters in Industrial Relations and Human Resources Management.
Jeremy is also author of the following text books and publications:
He is author and editor of WHS Lawyer blog and discussion group and a sought-after speaker and trainer on work health and safety issues. He is also a guest lecturer in WHS at various universities across Australia.
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High Court Decides Historic Personal Leave Case by Clarifying the Accrual Procedure In a defining industrial law matter, the High Court of Australia has quashed
New WHS Regulations The NSW Government has, as part of its review and update of state WHS laws (see https://robertslegal.com.au/nsw-health-and-safety-act-amendments-passed/), introduced new regulations dovetailing into
Significant WHS penalties for local Newcastle business A local Newcastle company, Landmark Roofing Pty Limited, have been fined $400,000.00 over the death of an inexperienced
NSW Health and Safety Act Amendments Passed Amendments to the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW) which had been before Parliament since November 2019
Industrial Manslaughter – First Conviction Recorded in Australia In a first for WHS prosecutions, on 11 June 2020, The District Court of Queensland handed down
‘The Hard Choices’ Webinar – 14 April 2020 If you missed our recent ‘Hard Choices’ Webinar please find a link to the presentation below. The
Industrial Manslaughter – A Bridge Too Far For New South Wales Recently proposed safety legislation in NSW indicates that industrial manslaughter is simply a bridge
New NSW Legislation Wipes Ability To Insure Podcast: Ep 32 Special Counsel Jeremy Kennedy Explains How New NSW Legislation Wipes Ability To Insure In Podcast 32
WHS Update SafeWork NSW – “Johnny on the spot” – New power to issue on the spot fines against individuals and corporations Employers need to
No More Work Health & Safety Net Major WHS Changes for Companies & their Officers Following findings of the Federal Senate Inquiry –‘They never came
Downer Mining Jeremy Kennedy acted on behalf of Downer Mining in 35 unfair dismissal applications commenced by the CFMEU on behalf of mining workers terminated
Downer Mining (Boggabri Mine) Jeremy Kennedy acted on behalf of Downer Mining in relation to an industrial dispute arising from a proposed changes to shift/roster
Downer Mining (Wambo Coal Mine) Undertook a significant investigation into allegations of fraud involving mine resources for personal use by an employee in the construction
International Gaming Technologies Australia Limited Jeremy Kennedy acted in Federal Court proceedings commenced by an employee terminated for failing to attend a medical examination with
Boeing Australia Limited Jeremy Kennedy undertook an internal investigation against senior managers in relation to alleged culture of bullying behaviour at a Boeing regional site
Forbes Local Council Jeremy Kennedy provided advice in relation to proceedings commenced by former Work Health & Safety Manager with respect to unfair dismissal, unlawful
Roper Golf Regional Council Jeremy Kennedy acted on behalf of the Council in respect of a General Protections claim commenced by the former General Manager
Hunternet Group Cooperative Pty Limited Jeremy Kennedy acted in a General Protections /Adverse Action matter commenced by an apprentice on the basis of discriminatory conduct
Port of Newcastle Jeremy Kennedy acted in relation to investigation into fire and explosion at Kooragang Wharf 4 when a large gantry crane was being
Newcastle Stevedores Pty Limited Jeremy Kennedy acted on behalf of Newcastle Stevedores in a multi-faceted investigation by Workcover NSW, Australian Maritime Safety Authority and the
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Would highly recommend Roberts Legal, they have provided valuable support and advice!
“We have been extremely pleased with the services provided, we have no hesitation referring Roberts Legal to other business associates.”
Patrick C
Having worked with both Jeremy and Amanda, we are pleased with their service and confident in their advising.
“The Roberts Legal team have assisted us with a myriad of matters. Having worked with both Jeremy and Amanda, we are pleased with their service and confident in their advising. Shout out to Jeremy who has made himself readily available throughout some urgent matters. He is dedicated to and passionate about his profession and is an effective and efficient communicator.”
Sarah B
His understanding in several areas of practice has no doubt saved us time, money and given us confidence that we are in good hands whenever needed.
“Jeremy Kennedy has consistently given quality advice to both our business, and others whom we have referred. His understanding in several areas of practice has no doubt saved us time, money and given us confidence that we are in good hands whenever needed.
His communication, attention to detail, and insights are always welcome.
We highly recommend him and his team.”
Hack Marketing
Jeremy and his team were committed to ensuring that all options considered and discussed and were open and sharing with their expertise and knowledge.
“I had the pleasure of working with Jeremy when we engaged him to provide expert legal advice to a client on a sensitive and intricate IR issue. In guiding the business to finding a resolution, Jeremy and his team were committed to ensuring that all options considered and discussed and were open and sharing with their expertise and knowledge.”
Kerstin D
Jeremy is very much on the front foot with communication and action and I have complete confidence in his expertise and attention to detail.
“Jeremy Kennedy has had a number of very large and complex matters referred to him by my company. He is first on my list when it comes to serious legal matters relating to WHS matters and what my clients are potentially exposed too in the workplace.
Jeremy is very much on the front foot with communication and action and I have complete confidence in his expertise and attention to detail.
I am delighted to recommend Jeremy Kennedy of Roberts Legal. I am pleased to have someone of his calibre in my business circles.”
Denis K
Jeremy brings integrity, experience and professionalism to every matter he completes.
“I have had the pleasure of working closely with Jeremy Kennedy for a number of years on a number of WHS matters of significance in sectors such as mining and not for profit. Jeremy brings integrity, experience and professionalism to every matter he completes and I look forward to continuing to work with him into the future.”
James R
Jeremy develops robust long standing and trusting professional relationships.
“Jeremy develops robust long standing and trusting professional relationships by consistently demonstrating competence in WHS legal expertise.”
Warren E
Jeremy was able to talk me through the basics of a pending case I was mounting in clear English.
“Jeremy Kennedy was able to talk me through the basics of a pending case I was mounting in clear English. Really convenient, really appreciated, thanks Jeremy.”
Veronica H