Bromell Pty Ltd, also known as Beechworth Holiday Park, is under scrutiny for a singular offence according to section 21(1) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The company stands accused of neglecting its duty towards maintaining a secure workplace, devoid of health threats. WorkSafe has alleged that the firm refrained from minimising chances of psychological harm due to the lack of a well-defined policy on proper and improper professional conduct, and further implementing this through staff training at all levels.
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The only director of the company, at age 56, is being held accountable for one violation under section 144(1) of the OHS Act, for the failure to exercise due diligence. Additionally, an accusation stated in line with section 26(1) of the OHS Act lays blame on the director for not ensuring their controlled working environment was both safe and void of health risks. It was purported by WorkSafe that the director’s sole responsibility for the company’s transgression resulted in exposure of a worker to health and safety threats from July 2022 until March 2024.
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This matter is scheduled to be mentioned at the Wodonga Magistrates’ Court on the 2nd of September, 2025.
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Original article link: https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/news/2025-07/caravan-park-and-director-charged-over-sexual-harassment-worker
