Incident notification requirements under the model WHS Act have changed.
The changes will only apply once they are adopted under local WHS laws.
Employers must check with their local WHS regulator before making changes to notification systems or reporting practices.
Learn more about reporting an incident on this page.
Call 000 if there is an immediate risk to life.
Notification to the WHS regulator
Safe Work Australia is not a WHS regulator and does not receive WHS notifications.
Notifications need to be made directly to state, territory or Commonwealth WHS regulators. Contact your WHS regulator for advice on how to make a notification.
The Notifiable incidents, extended absences and suicides handbook provides further information.
WHS regulator contact details
| Jurisdiction | Regulator | Telephone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | SafeWork NSW | 13 10 50 | safework.nsw.gov.au |
| Victoria | WorkSafe Victoria | 1800 136 089 | worksafe.vic.gov.au |
| Queensland | WorkSafe Queensland | 1300 362 128 | worksafe.qld.gov.au |
| South Australia | SafeWork SA | 1300 365 255 | safework.sa.gov.au |
| Western Australia | WorkSafe WA | 1300 307 877 | worksafe.wa.gov.au |
| Australian Capital Territory | WorkSafe ACT | 02 6207 1923 | worksafe.act.gov.au |
| Tasmania | WorkSafe Tasmania | 1300 366 322 (Tas) (03) 6166 4600 (External) | worksafe.tas.gov.au |
| Northern Territory | NT Worksafe | 1800 019 115 | worksafe.nt.gov.au |
| Commonwealth | Comcare | 1300 366 979 | comcare.gov.au |