Agriculture forestry and fishing
The Agriculture, forestry & fishing industry employed 360 000 people in 2007–08, representing 3% of the Australian workforce. Within this industry, 50% of workers were classed as employees and were covered for workers’ compensation.
In 2007–08 employers in this industry paid 3.7% of payroll to cover their employees for workers’ compensation.
The statistics in this information sheet are from the Safe Work Australia’s workers’ compensation claims database.
Under the National OHS Strategy 2002-2012, five industries were identified to receive priority attention.
Farm Safety Week 19 - 23 July 2010
National Farm Safety Week is being held this year from 19 -23 July 2010. Farmsafe Australia has developed a package that the media and Community Safety Groups can use to promote farm safety.
Page last updated: 21/07/2010