The Commonwealth, states and territories regulate and enforce WHS laws.
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The annual Australian Public Service (APS) employee census collects confidential information on the attitudes and opinions of APS employees on a range of issues including health and wellbeing, performance management, leadership and general impressions of the APS. It is an opportunity for employees to tell the Australian Public Service Commissioner what they think about working in the APS.
The Australian Public Service (APS) Employee Census (the Census) is an annual survey of all APS employees and collects information on workforce issues including employee engagement, leadership, performance and general impressions of the workplace and APS.
The Safe Work Australia (SWA) 2022 Census highlight report is now available. With an agency response rate of 88 per cent, the data provides meaningful insight into the workplace culture within SWA.
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.
