Don’t Cross the Line campaign
Michael GALEA (South-Eastern Metropolitan) (18:21): (1563) My adjournment matter is for the Deputy Premier and Minister for WorkSafe and the TAC. WorkSafe Victoria recently launched the Don’t Cross the Line campaign, which calls on everyday Victorians to consider the toll on workers who may experience yelling, swearing and hostility as part of their day-to-day work. It is unfortunately something that is all too common for front-facing workers, such as those in retail and hospitality, to face this verbal and even physical abuse. The Allan Labor government is committed to tackling this abhorrent behaviour, which includes those penalties announced last year which will directly address assaults on people in their place of work, such as those in retail settings. The Don’t Cross the Line campaign is a very important tool, especially for that lower level end of offending, which still does a great deal of damage to working people. Minister, will you update the house on what measures and campaigns have been undertaken to address and prevent instances of frontline workers facing aggression and violence while they are at work?