Model WHS Laws

We created the model WHS laws in 2011.

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WHS laws in your jurisdiction

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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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Resources and Publications

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

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On 15 March 2024, salary scales in the Public Service (Subsection 24(1)—Safe Work Australia Non-SES Employees) Determination 2023 were superseded by the 

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We are jointly funded by the Commonwealth, state and territory governments through an Intergovernmental Agreement. 

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Our members 

SWA has 15 members including: 

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In this presentation, Kim outlines the important role and challenges faced by health and safety representatives; our workplace heroes. Some suggestions for future work for Safe Work Australia are also provided.

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In this conversation, three business leaders from large corporations will share how they have led in tough conditions and ‘what keeps them awake at night'.

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Introduced by SafeWork SA’s Bryan Russell, this video outlines seven simple and practical steps leaders can use when managing for better work health and safety outcomes.

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This is part two in a two-part series. Introduced by Dr Simon Blackwood, the ‘Linking Safety Leadership and Safety Culture in Queensland’ presentations feature executives and senior managers sharing their journeys through safety leadership.

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In this video, Barbara Rusinko of Bechtel Corporation talks about safety leadership and the lasting impact of seeing her workmate die.

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One of our key functions, under the Safe Work Australia Act 2008 (Cth), is to work with international bodies on WHS and worke

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WHS regulators and workers’ compensation authorities

We do not regulate and enforce WHS laws nor do we manage workers’ compensation claims or insurance. This is the role of the Commonwealth, states and territories.

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Our People Strategy 2020-2021 sets the strategic direction of the human resources function of our agency and aims to strengthen and leverage the talents of our employees, to enable them to be and do their best.
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