Charges Over Youth Justice Worker Assault

The department faces a single charge under section 21(1) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act for failing, as far as reasonably practicable, to provide and maintain a safe working environment.

WorkSafe alleges the department breached section 21(2)(a) of the OHS Act by failing to provide and maintain a safe system of work to reduce the risk of occupational violence and aggression during evening lockdown.

The matter is listed for a mention hearing at Melbourne Magistrates' Court on 8 April 2024.

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