Safe Work Australia's 2021-22 Annual Report now available

Safe Work Australia's 2021-22 Annual Report Now Available

Safe Work Australia's 2021-22 annual report has been published. The report contains detailed information about the federal agency's operations, including workforce and funding.

Safe Work Australia said, "Our annual report provides information on our performance in 2021-22 to deliver healthier, safer and more productive workplaces through improvements to Australian work health and safety and workers' compensation arrangements."

What the Report Covers

The 2021-22 annual report outlines how Safe Work Australia supports national work health and safety standards. It details services delivered throughout the financial year, along with resources developed to help businesses manage hazardous conditions and reduce risk across various industries.

Key areas addressed within the document include:

• Workforce composition and funding allocation for the agency
• Services provided to support safer workplaces nationally
• Progress on health and safety initiatives affecting workers
• Financial statements detailing expenditure and compensation-related programs

Why This Matters for Safety Professionals

Technical professionals across construction, manufacturing and healthcare rely on Safe Work Australia's guidance to inform practical safety decisions. The report gives insight into how national work health priorities are shaping services, resources and risk management approaches for the year ahead.

Businesses managing hazardous materials or processes benefit from reviewing how safety standards are evolving, since these insights often influence future compliance obligations and support services offered by the agency.

Read the Full Report

Read the Safe Work Australia 2021-22 Annual Report to review complete performance data, financial statements and progress made toward safer, healthier workplaces.

For related updates, see our coverage of the Safe Work Australia 2022-23 Annual Report and the more recent Safe Work Australia 2023-24 Annual Report, both of which build on the work health and safety foundations described here.

Organisations seeking practical tools to strengthen workplace risk management should also explore our range of Safe Work Method Statements, including resources covering rigging, jigsaw operation and linisher operation tasks, all designed to support compliant, hazardous-work planning.