Safe Work Australia releases latest comparative performance monitoring report

Safe Work Australia Releases Latest Comparative Performance Monitoring Report

Safe Work Australia has published the 24th edition of its Comparative performance monitoring report, providing a detailed snapshot of WHS and workers' compensation trends across Australia and New Zealand.

The latest comparative performance monitoring report examines how health and safety outcomes have shifted over recent years, giving employers, regulators and safety professionals a clear picture of enforcement activity nationally.

Key Findings From the Report

According to the report, WHS authorities issued a total of 57,204 notices during 2020/21. They also accepted 24 enforceable undertakings and carried out 248,973 workplace interventions across the year.

• 57,204 WHS notices issued by authorities
• 24 enforceable undertakings accepted
• 248,973 total workplace interventions completed

These figures highlight ongoing regulatory efforts to strengthen health and safety compliance in workplaces throughout the country. For businesses tracking their own compliance obligations, reviewing resources such as Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) can support alignment with current WHS requirements.

Why This Matters for Safety Professionals

Comparative performance monitoring reports offer valuable benchmarking data for organisations aiming to improve their own safety performance. Understanding enforcement trends helps businesses anticipate regulatory focus areas and prioritise resources accordingly.

Employers in construction, manufacturing and healthcare sectors, where compensation claims and WHS interventions are often concentrated, should pay particular attention to these findings when reviewing internal safety systems.

Access the Full Report

The complete report is available on the Safe Work Australia website. Readers can also review our previous coverage, including Safe Work Australia's latest quarterly news update and the workers' compensation comparison report, for further context on national trends.

Businesses seeking practical tools to strengthen compliance can explore SafetyCulture's range of safe work resources, including guidance developed for National Safe Work Month initiatives.