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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We publish a wide range of resources covering many work health and safety topics.

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Latest edition

Read the November 2024 News Update

  • findings from Key Work Health and Safety Statistics Australia 2024
  • meet the new Research Strategy team at Safe Work Australia
  • wrap-up of National Safe Work Month 2024
  • managing psychosocial hazards in retail, and
  • solar installers guide on managing risks. 

Previous editions

August 2024

Read the August 2024 News Update

  • leading the world to protect workers from engineered stone
  • Australian WHS Strategy 2023-2033 Baseline Report
  • how SafeWork NSW is tackling workplace gender-based harmful behaviours
  • international collaboration to improve health and safety in the forestry industry
  • counting down to National Safe Work Month 2024.

May 2024

Read the May 2024 News Update

  • updates to the workplace exposure limits for airborne contaminants
  • our review of arrangements for workplace fatalities
  • new workers’ compensation reports and insights
  • the WHS impacts of fatigue.

February 2024

Read the February 2024 News Update

  • how workers can stay safe when working in extremes
  • the new online SWMS tool for supporting high risk work in the construction industry
  • the latest WHS model Code of Practice: Sexual and gender-based harassment
  • updates from our team of data analysts

November 2023

Read the November 2023 News Update

  • Recommendation to prohibit the use of engineered stone: Keeping the next generation of workers safe 
  • Welcoming Marie Boland Safe Work Australia’s new CEO
  • Do you know your WHS duties in construction?  

August 2023

Read the August 2023 News Update

  • Our Data. Your Stories.
  • Putting together the data puzzle
  • How data can be a powerful tool for WHS professionals

May 2023

Read the May 2023 News Update

  • Preventing harm from exposure to silica dust
  • Education to improve work health and safety for food delivery workers
  • Taking action to reduce workers’ compensation stigma

February 2023

Read the February 2023 News Update

  • The Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2023
  • The Australian WHS Strategy – how can I get involved?
  • New industry and working with evolving technologies

November 2022

Read the November 2022 News Update

  • The economic value of reducing work-related injuries and illnesses
  • Latest trends in mental health conditions
  • How we are working to prevent silicosis

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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.