Family of killed miner calls for stronger sentencing for mining corporations
The family of miner Gavin Feltwell, who died in a 2022 accident at the Moranbah North coal mine, are pressing for stricter sentencing for mining corporations. Mastermyne Contracting Services was fined $310,000 without conviction, which the Feltwell family believes inadequately reflects the gravity of the incident. The maximum penalty could reach over $2 million.
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Published 06 Jul 2026, 23:15 UTC · Updated 06 Jul 2026, 23:20 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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