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 22286000
Departmental expenses 22857000
Average staffing level 101
Key People
Level 7, 2 Phillip Law St, New Acton
GPO Box 641 CANBERRA ACT 2601- (02) 6276 8799
Level 7, 2 Phillip Law St, New Acton
GPO Box 641 Canberra ACT 2601 Level 7, 2 Phillip Law St, New Acton
GPO Box 641, Canberra ACT 2601Level 7, 2 Phillip Law St, New Acton
GPO Box 641, Canberra ACT 26012 Phillip Law Street, CANBERRA ACT 2601
GPO Box 641 CANBERRA ACT 2601 Australia
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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GFS Function / Sector Reported
GGS
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Materiality
Small
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PS Act Body
Yes - Statutory Agency
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Auditor
ANAO
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
GPO Box 641 ACT 2601
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