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Safe Work Australia is an Australian government statutory agency responsible for developing national policy to improve work health and safety (WHS) and workers' compensation arrangements across Australia. The agency collaborates with the Commonwealth, states, and territories to regulate and enforce WHS laws, aiming to create healthier, safer, and more productive workplaces. It also provides resources and guidance to assist businesses in meeting their WHS obligations.

Website
Headquarters
Canberra, ACT
Size
51-200 employees
Industry
Government Administration
Specialities
Work health and safety and workers'​ compensation policy

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  • Safe Work Australia has been involved in investigating physical attacks on Department of Veterans Affairs staff reported over the last 25 years.
  • Safe Work Australia supported research by the Centre for Transformative Work Design on modifying aged care job demands, highlighting the potential of professional education and structured care protocols to ease workload.
  • Safe Work Australia provides guidance to employers on managing risks for workers in hazardous weather conditions following ex-Cyclone Alfred.
  • Safe Work Australia reports that musculoskeletal disorders, including back pain, are a major cause of work-related injuries in Australia.
  • Safe Work Australia states that poorly planned change breeds chaos, emphasizing the importance of strategic change management.

  • The Australian Government is working with Safe Work Australia to develop a Code of Practice to address work health and safety risks associated with AI and ADM.
  • Safe Work Australia reports that the highest proportion of serious mental health claims are due to work-related harassment and workplace bullying.
  • Safe Work Australia is conducting a user survey to gather feedback on their interactive WHS and workers’ compensation data website.

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  • ReturnToWorkSA
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  • SafeWork SA
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  • WorkSafe Tasmania
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  • NT WorkSafe
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  • Department of the Attorney-General and Justice

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  • On January 31, 2025, coal mining industry leader Tony Maher was appointed as the new Chair of Safe Work Australia.


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  • Safe Work Australia reports a 20.5% increase in workers comp claims over the past decade.
  • Safe Work Australia reported 11,412 serious workers’ compensation claims for apprentices and trainees over the 5 years to 2022-23.
  • Recent data from Safe Work Australia shows that insurance premiums in the ACT are significantly higher than in NSW across nearly all industry groups.
  • Safe Work Australia released new 2022-23 data in their Jurisdictional Comparison dashboard on January 13.


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