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.
Page last updated: 22/02/2010