St Basil's Homes for the Aged in Victoria: WorkSafe Victoria prosecution

criminal conviction11 Mar 2026Penalty $150K

Respondent

St Basil's Homes for the Aged in Victoria

Facts

Aged care provider did not give all staff training on PPE use, donning/doffing and identifying suspected COVID-19 cases in early 2020. After a staff member tested positive in July 2020, 45 workers developed COVID-19.

Outcome

St Basil's Homes for the Aged in Victoria was convicted and fined $150,000 in the County Court of Victoria (11 March 2026).

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https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/news/2026-03/150000-fine-after-covid-19-training-fail

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