WorkSafe has discontinued prosecution of the Department of Justice in relation to the psychological injury of a former prison officer at Bunbury Regional Prison.
The decision not to proceed was made on the basis of fresh evidence obtained in the course of the proceedings.
The department had been charged with failing to provide and maintain a safe work environment and, by that failure, causing serious harm to a worker.
WorkSafe understands the Department of Justice has improved its management of psychosocial hazards in recent years. WorkSafe will continue to monitor the department’s compliance with work health and safety laws.
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