Preliminary fatalities - 2024

The latest estimate of workers killed as a result of injuries in Australian workplaces, drawn from initial media reports.

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Please note that after the preliminary fatalities data update on Friday 20 December 2024, the next update will be provided on Friday 24 January 2025.

The preliminary fatalities dashboard shows the latest estimate of the number of workers killed in Australian workplaces this year, excluding deaths resulting from diseases, natural causes and suicides. Preliminary data often comes from initial media reports and is usually less than the number of finalised fatalities.

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Find out more about the data on the Work-related fatalities data page or view detailed data for past years including trends and demographics on the Work-related fatalities dashboard.

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