Occupational health and safety
Alternative labels
Workplace health and safety
Industrial safety
Report
Humanising the algorithm: the safety implications of algorithmic decision-making on delivery riders
This report presents research on the safety, governance and public impacts of algorithmic management in app-based food-delivery work with an interest in road safety in Victoria, Australia. The findings offer actionable evidence to support fairer, safer and more accountable gig-delivery ecosystems. The report proposes further research to develop a world-first, safety-focused algorithmic audit framework.
Report
Australia’s gender equality scorecard: November 2025
This scorecard for 2024-25 reflects the state of gender equality in Australian workplaces. During this year, the national gender pay gap continued to narrow. Positive signs of progress sit alongside areas where more work needs to be done to ensure workplaces are fair, equal and safe. The reports identifies 3 key opportunities for accelerated change.
Report
Inquiry into the extent, regulation and management of PFAS
A final report from an inquiry into the extent, regulation and management of PFAS (per and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in Australia. The report presents the evidence received, and the committee views and recommendations. It provides 47 recommendations. Much of the evidence highlighted the difficulties in establishing a conclusive causal link between PFAS exposure and adverse health...
Report
Mid-term review of the National Return to Work Strategy 2020–2030
This report examines the effectiveness of the National Return to Work Strategy 2020–2030 after its first five years. The strategy provides a 10-year framework to drive and leverage national action to improve return to work outcomes for workers with a work-related injury or illness. Overall, the review found that the strategy remains fit-for-purpose.
Report
Gender Equality @ Work Index
An Index to track the state of gender equality in workplaces in Australia and the world, with the goal of catalysing change. It offers a comprehensive, national and longitudinal snapshot of gender equality at work. Assessing the gender gap across seven key dimensions, it tracks the current state of gender equality at work and measures...