WorkSafe Victoria charges justice department over Malmsbury youth centre riot

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Worksafe has charged the Victorian Department of Justice and Community Safety over a riot at the troubled Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre.
The charges relate to an incident in October 2023 where a youth justice worker and several young people were assaulted at the centre.
The department faces two charges: failing to provide and maintain a safe working environment, and failing to ensure people other than workers were not exposed to health and safety risks.
The ABC has previously reported on multiple assaults against staff and young people at the centre, which was decommissioned in December 2023.
The state government has been contacted for comment.