Jonathan Walsh

Jonathan Walsh

lawyer Australia

Jonathan Walsh is a principal lawyer at Maurice Blackburn, a prominent Australian law firm, known for his advocacy in workers' rights and occupational health issues. He gained significant attention for representing Craig Bennett in a landmark case concerning silicosis, a serious lung disease caused by exposure to respirable crystalline silica. Walsh's efforts in this case highlighted the need for improved safety standards in the tunneling industry and underlined the legal responsibilities of employers to protect their workers from hazardous conditions. His work is seen as a pivotal step towards ensuring accountability and justice for workers affected by industrial diseases.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
22,606
Power
1,223$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Australia 1 8.00 0.09% +0% 25,499,884 22,606 $1,380,000 1,223$
Totals 1 25,499,884 22,606 $1,380,000 1,223$
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Recent Mentions

Australia Australia: Jonathan Walsh represented Bennett and described the judgment as precedent setting. 8

The Sydney Morning Herald: Tunnel worker awarded $2.4 million after deadly diagnosis