Safe Work Australia
Attorney-General's
Safe Work Australia is a tripartite body with the following members:
- an independent chair;
- members representing the Commonwealth and each state and territory;
- members representing the interests of workers;
- members representing the interests of employers, and
- the Chief Executive Officer.
Further information about Safe Work Australia Members can be found under Our Members.
Safe Work Australia's was established to lead policy development that improves work health and safety and workers' compensation arrangements across Australia. It performs its functions in accordance with strategic and operational plans agreed annually by the Select Council on Workplace Relations.
Safe Work Australia began operating as an independent Australian Government statutory agency on 1 November 2009. It is jointly funded by the Commonwealth, state and territory governments through an Intergovernmental Agreement.
As a national policy body Safe Work Australia does not regulate work health and safety laws. The Commonwealth, states and territories retain responsibility for regulating and enforcing work health and safety laws in their jurisdiction.
ABN 81 840 374 163
Appropriations 21076000
Departmental expenses 21524000
Average staffing level 101
Key People
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Ms. Michelle Baxter
(02) 6276 8799
http://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au
Level 7, 2 Phillip Law St, New Acton
GPO Box 641 Canberra ACT 2601
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Ms. Amanda Johnston
http://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au
Level 7, 2 Phillip Law St, New Acton
GPO Box 641, Canberra ACT 2601
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Ms. Sarah Costelloe
http://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au
Level 7, 2 Phillip Law St, New Acton
GPO Box 641, Canberra ACT 2601
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Meredith Bryant
https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au
2 Phillip Law Street, CANBERRA ACT 2601
GPO Box 641 CANBERRA ACT 2601 Australia
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Mr. Andrew Cameron
http://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au
Level 7, 2 Phillip Law St, New Acton
GPO Box 641 CANBERRA ACT 2601
Further information
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Type of Body
A. Non Corporate Commonwealth Entity
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GFS Sector Classification
GGS
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Established By / Under
Act / Regulation
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Established By/Under More info
Safe Work Australia Act 2008
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
Yes
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Classification
A. Principal
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Materiality
Small
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GFS Function / Sector Reported
Other Economic Affairs
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PS Act Body
Yes - Statutory Agency
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Auditor
ANAO
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Creation Date
1 July 2009
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Postal Address
GPO Box 641 ACT 2601
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