The List of Deemed Diseases in Australia was updated in April 2024 based on the findings of the

This report provides evidence-based information on a list of diseases and occupational ex

This report provides a summary of key measures from the 2021 National Return to Work Survey – the ‘returned to work rate’ and the ‘current return to work rate’.

The Comparative Performance Monitoring report analyses trends in WHS and workers’ compensation scheme performance across Australia and New Zealand.

This section provides a national and jurisdictional overview of the standardised average premium rates by industry in the past 5 years.

The Comparative Performance Monitoring report analyses trends in WHS and workers’ compensation scheme performance across Australia and New Zealand.

This section has information about disputes against an insurer’s decision or decisions relating to compensation.

The Comparative Performance Monitoring report analyses trends in WHS and workers’ compensation scheme performance across Australia and New Zealand.

The Comparative Performance Monitoring report analyses trends in WHS and workers’ compensation scheme performance across Australia and New Zealand.

This section illustrates the differences in entitlement levels across jurisdictions under several scenarios.

The Comparative Performance Monitoring report analyses trends in WHS and workers’ compensation scheme performance across Australia and New Zealand.

The 23rd edition is presented in the following sections:

The Comparative Performance Monitoring report analyses trends in WHS and workers’ compensation scheme performance across Australia and New Zealand.

The Comparative Performance Monitoring report analyses trends in WHS and workers’ compensation scheme performance across Australia and New Zealand.

The 22nd edition is divided into three parts:

Part 1 covers WHS performance. It compares serious claim rates and work-related fatalities across jurisdictions.

The 21st edition is divided into three parts:

Part 1 covers WHS performance. It compares serious claim rates and work-related fatalities across jurisdictions.

The report facilitates the improvement of work health and safety, workers’ compensation and related service outcomes in Australia and New Zealand by:

The 19th edition is divided into three parts:

Part 1 covers WHS performance. It compares serious claim rates and work-related fatalities across jurisdictions.

The Australian workers’ compensation statistics (AWCS) report provides detailed statistics about workers’ compensation claims that were lodged in Australia between 2000-01 and 2019-20, including preliminary data for 2019-20 and trend analysis to 2018-19. 

A set of guiding principles support the National Return to Work Strategy 2020-2030 and it strategic outcomes, and characterise a positive return to work outcome for workers.

This case study provides examples of Toowoomba Council’s practical approach to improving early intervention and return to work outcomes for its workers.

This case study provides examples of Williams Seafoods practical approach to improving early intervention and return to work outcomes for its workers.

This case study provides examples of Union Hydraulics practical approach to improving early intervention and return to work outcomes for its workers.

The gig economy is a growing part of Australia’s workforce with over 100 platforms currently operating within Australia.

As part of the first phase of national initiatives under the

As part of the first phase of national initiatives under the

WHS reporting needs to provide relevant, robust and timely information to inform decisions that influence ongoing business performance. 

Workers’ compensation coverage of psychological injuries 

Workers’ compensation is available for physical and psychological injury and disease. 

Comparing Australian and New Zealand workers’ compensation  

We release a biennial report comparing Australia and New Zealand’s workers’ compensation arrangements: 

The road transport industry involves transporting freight by road and operating buses and taxis to transport passengers.  

The public administration and safety industry has a high number of work-related deaths, injuries and illnesses. 

As a person conducting a business or undertaking, you have a duty to keep workers and your workplace safe. 

The manufacturing industry has a high number of work-related deaths, injuries and illnesses. As a person conducting a business or undertaking, you have a duty to keep workers and workplaces safe from the risks associated with manufacturing.  

Construction work is particularly dangerous.  

The agriculture industry includes businesses that: 

• grow and cultivate horticultural and other crops (except forestry)

• breed, raise or farm animals (except aquaculture).

The accommodation services industry can pose health and safety risks for workers and visitors.

What is workers' compensation?

Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance that can offer you an important safety net if you become injured or ill because of work. 

This infographic provides statistics about workers’ compensation claims in Australia.