WHS News

Safe Work Australia’s new data on the Jurisdictional Comparison dashboard shows that in 2023-24, WHS authorities across Australia: For workers’ compensation in 2023-24: The dashboard complements the Comparison of workers’ compensation arran

Safe Work Australia has published amendments to the model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act and Regulations, following approval by WHS ministers. Important: Changes to the model WHS laws do not apply unless adopted in your jurisdiction. Chec

Safe Work Australia has released its new annual publication, Evidence Matters. Evidence Matters showcases the research and data that underpin our policy work and helps us deliver on our strategic objective of healthier, safer and more produ

Truck driving is among the most hazardous occupations in Australia. Over the past decade, drivers have consistently recorded the highest rates of work-related injuries and fatalities. Safe Work Australia’s latest profile examines the WHS ri

Safe Work Australia’s 2025 National Return to Work (NRTW) Survey results have been released. The findings provide critical insights for improving return to work outcomes and ensuring more equitable support for all injured workers. The surve

Safe Work Australia has published a national policy approach for workers’ compensation and the gig economy. Gig workers are generally engaged as independent contractors and typically do not have access to workers’ compensation, unlike emplo

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has published recall notices for a range of decorative and coloured sand products that may contain asbestos. Asbestos is a prohibited substance in Australia and there has been a ban

New regulations aim to enhance worker safety in welding industries.

Minns Labor Government issues over 700 non-compliance notices in major statewide blitz to protect workers

New Tunnelling code open for consultation to keep workers safe from silica dust