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Key Work Health and Safety Statistics Australia, 2026

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Preliminary fatalities - 2026

Work-related fatalities

Workers' compensation

National WHS prosecutions

agriculture

road transport

work health and safety reporting

Key Statistics

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Work-related fatalities

222

in 2025

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Serious workers' compensation claims

147,200

in 2024-2025 financial year (preliminary)

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National WHS prosecutions

308

decisions in 2025

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Safe Work Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures, and to Elders past, present and emerging.

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Key Work Health and Safety Statistics Australia, 2026

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Work-related fatalities

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