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This information sheet provides an overview of work health and safety laws, including employer duties and worker rights, information on common hazards, what to do if a worker is injured at work, and where to go for help. 

It’s available in 11 languages – Arabic, Burmese, Dari, English, Greek, Hindi, Korean, Punjabi, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, and Vietnamese.

More information is available on our Migrant Workers topic page.

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Further Advice

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.