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Review of the model WHS laws: Final report

25 Feb 2019
This report discusses the findings of the review of the model WHS laws, including 34 recommendations designed to enhance the WHS framework.
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Comparison of workers’ compensation arrangements in Australia and New Zealand (2018)

21 Dec 2018
This report provides information about workers’ compensation arrangements and the differences between schemes in Australia and New Zealand.
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Insights report: Exploring dust exposure in the stone industry

30 Nov 2018
In 2018, Safe Work Australia engaged ThinkPlace Pty Ltd to undertake exploratory research into dust exposure from the manufacturing and cutting of natural and composite stone benchtops.
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National return to work survey 2018 - Questionnaire

2 Nov 2018
This questionnaire was used to collect data for the 2018 National Return to Work Survey.
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National return to work survey 2018 - Summary report

22 Oct 2018
This report provides a comprehensive summary of the 2018 National Return to Work survey responses.
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National return to work survey 2018 - Headline measures report

19 Sep 2018
This report provides a summary of two key measures from the 2017/18 Return to Work survey, the Returned to Work Rate and the Current Return to Work Rate.
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Review of the model WHS laws consultation summary

17 Aug 2018
This summary identifies the key topics and issues raised during the public consultation process for the 2018 review of the model work health and safety laws.
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Insights report: Exploring the experience of family farmers

24 Jul 2018
This report offers insights into the behavioural and cultural factors and barriers which impact on the work health and safety practices of farmers.
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Comparison of workers’ compensation arrangements in Australia and New Zealand (2017)

20 Dec 2017
This report provides information about workers’ compensation arrangements and the differences between schemes in Australia and New Zealand.
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The role of psychosocial work factors in the decision to retire early

13 Dec 2017
This report investigates the predictors of early retirement among middle-aged workers, with particular interest in the influence of unfavourable psychosocial working conditions like high job demands, low job control and high perceived job insecurity.
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Return to work in psychological claims

1 Nov 2017
This report provides an analysis of the Survey results and includes a comparative literature review on Return To Work after psychological injury.
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Return to work: A comparison of psychological and physical injury claims

1 Nov 2017
This report examines the similarities and differences between psychological and physical claims.
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Return to Work Survey - 2013/14 Appendix Questionnaire

29 Mar 2017
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Measuring and reporting on work health and safety

15 Mar 2017
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Return to work survey 2016 - Headline measures report (Australia and New Zealand)

11 Jan 2017
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