Proform Roofing (Vic) Pty Ltd: WorkSafe Victoria prosecution

criminal conviction12 Feb 2026Penalty $700K

Respondent

Proform Roofing (Vic) Pty Ltd

Facts

Roofing contractor repeatedly had workers on residential roofs in Fraser Rise, Clyde North and Mickleham without guard rails, harnesses or a SWMS during 2023-2024, including the day after an improvement notice directed work to stop. Two aggregate fines of $350,000 each imposed ex parte.

Outcome

Proform Roofing (Vic) Pty Ltd was convicted and fined $700,000 in the Magistrates' Court (Vic) - Broadmeadows (12 February 2026). Other orders: costs totalling $12,965.

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https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/news/2026-02/700000-fines-string-working-height-offences

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