Work‑related injuries and illnesses can occur anywhere across Australia, in urban, regional or remote areas. This analysis uses national workers’ compensation claims data to provide new perspectives on the different incidence of injured or ill workers across these regions. It finds there are key differences across the regions.

This report describes the survey results of essential workers on proposed changes to workers compensation in New South Wales. The results show workers oppose the changes, with many indicating they would be put at risk of further harm or would face financial hardship if they were passed. The report outlines a proposed alternative to the...

This report outlines significant developments in workers’ compensation schemes across all jurisdictions of Australia and New Zealand during 2024. It provides an overview of administration and scheme delivery changes, policy developments and legislative amendments. Workers’ compensation in Australia is predominately jurisdictionally based, while New Zealand has a no-fault accident insurance scheme covering everyone who is...

This report makes 12 recommendations for reform to the sentencing of occupational health and safety (OHS) offences in Victoria. The recommendations relate to victims and other affected persons, changes in sentencing practices, and fine payment and distribution.

When a device controlled by artificial intelligence (AI) is involved in an accident causing bodily harm, who is at fault? The manufacturer, software developer or the user? This policy brief looks at the challenges in determining who is at fault when AI goes awry and how to address the liability gap.