The St Basil's aged care facility in Fawkner, Melbourne, has received a $150,000 fine after being found guilty of failing to provide a safe working environment for its staff during a COVID-19 outbreak that led to the deaths of 45 residents. The facility's operators admitted to the lack of proper training for staff in using personal protective equipment (PPE), which is crucial in preventing infection in such environments. The court ruling, delivered by Judge Trevor Wraight, highlighted that despite five training sessions taking place in the lead-up to the outbreak, the training was insufficient to ensure staff knew how to properly use PPE.