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Safe Work Australia

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Managing health and safety

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Industry and business

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The Commonwealth, states and territories regulate and enforce WHS laws.

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Model WHS Laws

We created the model WHS laws in 2011.

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WHS laws in your jurisdiction

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Data and Research

We collect, analyse and publish data and information on work health and safety and workers' compensation.

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Key work health and safety statistics

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Workers' Compensation

We develop national policy and strategy about workers' compensation.

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National Return to Work Strategy

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Resources and Publications

We publish a wide range of resources covering many work health and safety topics.

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  1. Welcome

Australian Work
Health and Safety
Strategy 2023-2033

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National
Return to Work
Strategy 2020-2030

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Why we're here

One of our core functions is developing and maintaining an evidence base to inform WHS and workers' compensation policy and practice

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workers comp

$28.6 billion

The value to the Australian economy each year from reducing work-related injuries and illnesses.

people

139,000

Serious workers’ compensation claims in 2022-23p

people

11 killed

The preliminary number of Australians killed at work in 2025

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Our Consultation Hub is a place to discuss, share ideas and collaborate on WHS and workers’ compensation matters in Australia.

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We develop national policy relating to WHS and workers' compensation.

Who we are

The Commonwealth, states and territories regulate and enforce WHS laws.

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