Model WHS Laws

We created the model WHS laws in 2011.

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Data and Research

We collect, analyse and publish data and information on work health and safety and workers' compensation.

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This report has now been superseded, for a copy of the latest Comparison report please go to the Comparison of Workers’ Compensation Arrangements in Australia and New Zealand 2023

This report provides a comparison of the different ways each workers’ compensation scheme deals with: 

  • coverage 
  • benefits 
  • return to work provisions 
  • self-insurance 
  • common law 
  • dispute resolution, and 
  • cross-border arrangements. 

We release this report every 2 years. 

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Further Advice

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.

SWA is not a workers’ compensation authority and cannot advise you on workers’ compensation insurance or claims. If you need help, please contact the relevant workers’ compensation authority in your state or territory.