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Violence toward Coles workers surges 85 percent in Victoria

Violence incidents at Coles stores in Victoria jumped 85 percent over two years. CCTV captured a customer with a hammer threatening staff. In another attack, a security guard was thrown into a checkout machine.

Why it mattersRetail workers face growing safety risks. The spike in Victoria is much larger than the national increase, showing how serious the problem is in the state.

AustraliaVictorian retail workers are most affected, but the union data shows the problem spans Australia. Workplace Protection Orders are set for July 2027, though worker advocates are calling for the laws to start sooner.

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