We are jointly funded by the Commonwealth, state and territory governments through an Intergovernmental Agreement.
We are an inclusive, tripartite body—we work collaboratively with governments, employers and workers—to drive national policy development on WHS and workers’ compensation matters. We work to:
- coordinate and develop national policy and strategies
- assist with the implementation of model WHS legislation and reform the legislative framework
- carry out and publish research
- collect, analyse and report data.
As a national policy body, we do not regulate WHS laws. The Commonwealth, states and territories retain responsibility for regulating and enforcing WHS laws in their jurisdictions.
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Chief Executive Officer: Marie Boland
Corporate | Chief Operating Officer: Elmer Wiegold
- Strategy and Performance
- IT and Operations
- Finance & Procurement
- People Strategies
Policy & Consultation Group | Group Manager: Angela Wallbank
- Projects & Engagement
- Asbestos Review
Hazards & Industries Policy | Branch Manager: Rebecca Newton
- Industries & High Risk Work
- Silica
- Chemicals
- Occupational Diseases & Hygiene
Legal & Framework Policy | A/g Branch Manager: Leanne Laajoki
- Legal Services
- WHS Framework
- Psychosocial Policy
- Workers' Compensation
Evidence & Communications | A/g Branch Manager: Amber Skurr
- Secretariat & International
- Communications
- Data Improvement & Analysis
- Research Strategy
Best Practice Review | Branch Manager: Nathan Lee
