Occupational health and safety
Alternative labels
Workplace health and safety
Industrial safety
Discussion paper
Independent Review of the Federal Safety Commissioner: discussion paper
In May 2023, the Australian Government announced an independent review of the Federal Safety Commissioner, to be led by Marie Boland. The review presents an opportunity for stakeholders to have their say on the Federal Safety Commissioner and the Work Health and Safety Accreditation Scheme, and also identify areas where improvements could be made. This...
Draft report
Independent review of Safework NSW: interim report
This review is examining SafeWork NSW’s performance of its regulatory functions, including educational functions, under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011. This interim report summarises the scope of the review in response to specific public criticisms.
Report
Worksafe ACT response: conduct of work health and safety prosecutions review – June 2022
This document is WorkSafe ACT’s response to the recommendations of the 'Conduct of Work Health and Safety Prosecutions Review' undertaken in 2022 into the effectiveness of the legislative, policy and operational framework used in the ACT to initiate, run and manage WHS prosecutions.
Report
Conduct of work health and safety prosecutions review
This independent review considers the current legislative, policy and operational frameworks used in the ACT to initiate, run, and manage effective work health and safety prosecutions.
Working paper
OSH and the COVID-19 pandemic: a legal analysis
This study provides an analysis of how occupational safety and health regulation responded to the circumstances of key workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.