WorkSafe
The department faces one charge under section 21(1) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act for failing, so 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 reduce the risk of occupational violence by providing and maintaining a safe system of work to prevent unauthorised access to buildings and security gates.
The department also faces one charge under section 23(1) of the OHS Act for failing to ensure people other than workers weren't exposed to health and safety risks, so far as reasonably practicable.
The matter is listed for a filing hearing at Kyneton Magistrates' Court on Monday 25 August 2025.
/Public Release. This material from the originating organization/author(s) might be of the point-in-time nature, and edited for clarity, style and length. Mirage.News does not take institutional positions or sides, and all views, positions, and conclusions expressed herein are solely those of the author(s).View in full here.
