The Commonwealth, states and territories regulate and enforce WHS laws.
WHS laws in your jurisdiction
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
We publish a wide range of resources covering many work health and safety topics.
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Safe Work Australia is an independent statutory agency in the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations Portfolio.
Until May 2022, Safe Work Australia was part of the Attorney-General’s Portfolio. Our Portfolio Budget Statements for 2022-23 are published in the Attorney-General’s Portfolio Budget Statements.
Until May 2019, Safe Work Australia was part of the Jobs and Small Business Portfolio. Our Portfolio Budget Statements for 2019–20 and previous years are published in the Jobs and Small Business Portfolio Budget Statements.
SWA is not a regulator and cannot advise you about WHS issues in the workplace. If you need help please contact your state or territory work health and safety authority.
