ANNUAL REPORT 2011-12
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220 Northbourne Avenue, Braddon ACT 2612
GPO Box 641, Canberra ACT 2601
rex.hoy@safeworkaustralia.gov.au
www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au
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Guide to the Report
This report provides information on the activities, achievements and
performance of Safe Work Australia for the 201112 fnancial year.
Part 1 - Overview
Part 1 provides information about Safe Work Australia as well as its key
achievements and events. In this part the Chief Executive Ofcer, Rex Hoy
gives his review of the year.
Part 2 - Performance report
Part 2 reports on the performance of Safe Work Australia during 201112
against its Portfolio Budget Statements and Strategic and Operational Plans.
Part 3 - Corporate governance
Part 3 introduces Safe Work Australia Members and details Safe Work
Australias management and accountability processes including internal
governance arrangements.
Part 4 - Our organisation
Part 4 provides Safe Work Australias organisational structure and profles of
the Executive Management Team. This part also includes information on Safe
Work Australias people, fnancial and work health and safety management.
Part 5 - Financial performance
Part 5 contains the audited fnancial statements for 201112.
Part 6 - Appendices
The Appendices contain information about: the establishment of Safe Work
Australia; advertising and market research; Safe Work Australias commitment
to the National Disability Strategy and ecologically sustainable development
principles; 201112 publications and Safe Work Australias functions.
Part 7 - References and indexes
References and indexes include a list of abbreviations and acronyms,
glossary of terms and compliance and alphabetical index.
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Table of contents
Part 1: Overview 4
Chief Executive Ofcers review 6
Part 2: Performance report 10
Planning and reporting framework 10
Progress against key performance indicators 12
Strategic outcome 1 13
Strategic outcome 2 23
Strategic outcome 3 28
Strategic outcome 4 33
Strategic outcome 5 38
Part 3: Management and accountability 41
Government and parliament 41
Decision making framework 41
Safe Work Australia 42
Corporate governance framework 50
Part 4: Our organisation 57
Executive profles 58
Our staf 59
Financial management 66
Safe Work Australia Resource Statement 2011-2012 68
Part 5: Financial performance 71
Table of contents 71
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Part 6: Appendices 113
APPENDIX A: Establishment of Safe Work Australia 113
APPENDIX B: Functions of Safe Work Australia 115
APPENDIX C: Publication list 116
APPENDIX D: List of model codes and guidance material 120
APPENDIX E: Advertising and market research 122
APPENDIX F: National disability strategy 122
APPENDIX G: Ecologically sustainable development
and environmental performance 123
Part 7: References and indexes 125
Acronyms and abbreviations 125
Glossary of terms 126
Compliance index 128
Alphabetical index 132
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Safe Work Australia is a statutory agency established on 1 November 2009 under the
Safe Work Australia Act 2008 (the Safe Work Australia Act) with primary responsibility to
develop national policy relating to work health and safety and workers compensation.
Safe Work Australia leads and coordinates national eforts to prevent workplace death,
injury and disease.
The establishment of Safe Work Australia was provided for in the Intergovernmental
Agreement for Regulatory and Operational Reform in Occupational Health and Safety
(the IGA) and agreed by the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) on 3 July 2008.
Further information about Safe Work Australias establishment is in Appendix A.
Safe Work Australia is responsible for coordinating and developing national policy and
strategies, developing model work health and safety (WHS) laws, undertaking research
and collecting, analysing and reporting data. Safe Work Australia works collaboratively
with the community, work health and safety authorities, industry groups and unions
to achieve the national vision of Australian workplaces free from death, injury
and disease.
The agency is jointly funded by the Commonwealth and state and territory governments.
This funding arrangement promotes collaboration with jurisdictions on policy
development, implementation, compliance, enforcement and communication activities.
Our Members work with staf to deliver the objectives of the Safe Work Australia Strategic
Plan 2010-13 and Safe Work Australia Operational Plan 2011-12. These Members include
an independent Chair, nine Members representing the Commonwealth and each State
and Territory, two Members representing the interests of workers, two representing the
interests of employers and the Chief Executive Ofcer of Safe Work Australia.
Overview
Part 1
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The agencys functions are set out in the Safe Work Australia Act. Since the establishment
of Safe Work Australia, a central function has been to progress the development of model
WHS laws. Other functions include:
development of the Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 201222
conducting and publishing research and collecting, analysing and publishing data
or other information relating to work health and safety and workers compensation
to inform the development or evaluation of policies
developing proposals relating to improving workers compensation arrangements
particularly for businesses with workers in more than one jurisdiction, and
developing and promoting national strategies to raise awareness of work health
and safety and workers compensation.
A full list of Safe Work Australias functions is provided in Appendix B.
Safe Work Australia is subject to the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997
(FMA Act).
Safe Work Australias Chief Executive Ofcer is responsible for managing the
administration of Safe Work Australia and assisting it to perform its functions.
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20112012 has been a busy and exciting
period for Safe Work Australia. Working
together with the Commonwealth, state
and territory governments, industry
and unions we have played a major role
in improving work health and safety
standards across Australia. For the frst
time in Australias history over 60 percent
of Australias workforce now has the same
work health and safety protections.
On 1 January 2012 the new work health
and safety (WHS) laws commenced in
the Commonwealth, New South Wales
(NSW), Queensland, the Australian Capital
Territory (ACT) and the Northern Territory
(NT). The WHS laws will commence in
Tasmania on 1 January 2013 and are
currently in front of the South Australian
(SA) Legislative Council for consideration.
Victoria and Western Australia (WA) have
delayed implementation to assess the
impacts of the model WHS laws.
We have also delivered on our priorities
of contributing to national mine safety
reform through the development of
model WHS Regulations for mining and
establishing a national framework for
granting exemptions under the model
WHS Regulations to ensure a nationally
consistent approach. An evaluation plan
for the harmonisation of work health and
safety was also developed.
Chief Executive Ofcers Review
Safe Work Australia has taken the lead
in assisting volunteers and volunteer
organisations to better understand the
new WHS laws. We have developed the
Volunteer Assistance Programa practical
and easy to use resource kit including a
website and direct email and telephone
help lines for volunteers to speak with
experts on their rights and obligations
under the new WHS laws. Work has also
begun on a resource kit for small business.
I am pleased to say our work on the new
WHS laws and supporting model Codes
of Practice and guidance material has
been recognised at both national and
international levels.
This year marks the end of the National
OHS Strategy 20022012. We have been
working hard to progress a realistic and
achievable strategy for work health and
safety in Australia over the next decade.
The Australian Work Health and Safety
Strategy 20122022 (Australian Strategy)
was developed following workshops,
expert consultation and public comment
and provides a nationally consistent
framework to approaching work health
and safety. The Australian Strategy will be
launched in late 2012.
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We have also been working closely
with the Minister for Employment
and Workplace Relations, the Hon Bill
Shorten MP, on raising awareness of
work related fatalities. All work related
fatalities reported to Safe Work Australia
from jurisdictions or in the media are
provided to the Minister as briefngs
within three days of the incident. This real
time reporting gives the Minister a better
picture of the number of work related
fatalities in Australia on an almost daily
basis. It is sobering to see these fatality
briefngs and the number of Australians
killed at work as the months pass by.
The past year has seen Safe Work Australia
become more involved in promoting
accountability in work health and safety
across Australia. We have been working
with other government agencies to
improve reporting of work health and
safety information and performance
in company annual reports. We have
commissioned research into reporting
options for all Australia incorporated
organisations and this will continue to
be a priority in 201213.
Our community engagement activities
have helped to raise awareness of work
health and safety issues and increase
participation in Safe Work Australia
Week and the annual Safe Work
Australia Awards.
In 2011 Safe Work Australia Week saw
over 500 workplace leaders from around
Australia become Safety Ambassadors.
This is a great example of how work health
and safety has become a key community
issue for large and small workplaces.
The inaugural Safety Ambassador of the
Year Award was established as part of
Safe Work Australia Week to recognise
the eforts and leadership of our Safety
Ambassadors to promote safe work
practices and help colleagues return
home from work safely every day. I was
honoured to be on the judging panel and
able to look through the 46 impressive
entries for the award. Ms Janine Coleman
from Macarthur Disability Services was
announced as the winner in December
2011 and said her involvement in Safe
Work Australia Week had a very positive
impact in her workplace on both
colleagues and clients.
Minister Shorten hosted the 7th annual
Safe Work Australia Awards in Canberra.
It was an outstanding night with the
winners of Commonwealth, state and
territory safety awards coming together
to be fnalists in the national awards.
The Minister acknowledged the fnalists
dedication, passion and commitment
to work health and safety and was
overwhelmed by the ingenuity of some
fnalists to ensure their workers and
colleagues were safe at work.
Safe Work Australia has continued its
ongoing international activities through
organisations like the United Nations
Sub-Committee of Experts on the Globally
Harmonised System, International
Organisation for Standardisation
Nanotechnology Technical Committee,
Organisation for Economic Co-operation
and Development Working Party for
Manufactured Nanomaterials, World
Health Organisation (WHO) and
International Labour Organisation.
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Safe Work Australia strengthened its
involvement with the WHO Network for
Collaborating Centres in Occupational
Health by becoming one of the leaders of
a priority area for the networks 201217
Global Master Plan. Safe Work Australia will
help facilitate knowledge networks in high
risk sectors like mining, agriculture and
construction.
In September 2011 I travelled with two
staf to the XIX World Congress on Safety
and Health at Work in Istanbul, Turkey.
Safe Work Australia hosted a symposium
highlighting the development of the
model WHS Act. I was joined by several
Safe Work Australia Members including
John Watson (NSW) and Michael Borowick
(ACTU). Safe Work Australia was also
represented at the 30th International
Congress for Occupational Health in
Cancun, Mexico.
This year we looked at how we do our
work and achieve ongoing success. We
reviewed our strategic direction to better
refect our current operating environment
and revised our Strategic and Operational
Plans. Next year we will comprehensively
review these documents and develop
innovative approaches to delivering our
priority work and continuously improving
Safe Work Australias business processes.
In the next 12 months Safe Work
Australia will continue to oversee the
implementation of the model WHS laws
and respond to and resolve issues as
they arise. We will continue to develop
Codes of Practice and guidance material
through consultative processes and begin
evaluating the model WHS laws.
Safety initiatives like the Volunteer
Assistance Program will continue to be
developed for sectors like small business.
We will be working more with industry,
unions and local government to raise
awareness of safety issues in agriculture,
construction and road transport and
improve safety outcomes for workers,
bystanders and equipment operators
in these industries.
I would like to thank the staf of Safe Work
Australia for their professionalism and
diligence throughout the year and Safe
Work Australia Members for their support
through the implementation of the new
WHS laws. I look forward to building on
our achievements in 201213 and leading
our activities as we continue to strive
for safe and healthy workplaces for
all Australians.
Rex Hoy
Chief Executive Ofcer
Safe Work Australia
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Safe Work Australia works towards:
achieving signifcant and sustained reductions in the incidence of death,
injury and disease in the workplace
achieving nationally harmonised work health and safety laws, and
improving outcomes for injured workers and their employers through clearly
understood and sustainable workers compensation arrangements.
Planning and reporting framework
201112 Portfolio Budget Statements
The Portfolio Budget Statements state
the outcome Safe Work Australia is to achieve.
Strategic Plan 201013
The Strategic Plan outlines fve strategies
Safe Work Australia will use to achieve its outcome.
Operational Plan 201112
The Operational Plan supports the Strategic Plan
and details the operational activities to be undertaken.
Business plans
Detailed business plans help Safe Work Australia
achieve activities set out in the Operational Plan.
Performance agreements
Performance agreements align individuals work to the business plans and help staf
understand how their work assists Safe Work Australia achieve its outcome.
Performance
Report
Part 2
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Portfolio budget statements
Safe Work Australias 201112 Portfolio Budget Statements (PBS) outline a single program
structure that is refected by the outcome statement:
safer and more productive Australian workplaces through harmonising national
occupational health and safety and workers compensation arrangements.
Performance against this outcome is measured by fve strategies and three key
performance indicators also outlined in the PBS.
The fve strategies are:
the community regards work health and safety as a key community issue to be
addressed
Australia has harmonised work health and safety laws, guidance material and
enforcement policies that provide a uniform, equitable and high level of protection
to all workers
national work health and safety and workers compensation policy is developed,
informed by knowledge, understanding and prioritisation of emerging and
existing issues
work health and safety is improved through understanding what infuences
and changes cultures in Australian workplaces
opportunities for greater harmonisation in workers compensation arrangements
are identifed and assessed for:
employers with workers in more than one jurisdiction, and
the Commonwealth, states and territories through an improved understanding
of the workers compensation operational environment.
The three key performance indicators measure Safe Work Australias progress in achieving
its outcome.
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Progress against key performance indicators
PORTFOLIO BUDGET STATEMENT
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
2011-12 ESTIMATE ACTUAL PERFORMANCE
Model legislation is developed in
accordance with COAG timelines
COAG agreed timelines
are met
Model WHS Regulations
apart from the mining
component approved
for implementation on
1 January 2012. COAG
timeframes extended for
completion of mining
regulations
Level of satisfaction of the Chair
of Safe Work Australia with
how the services of the agency
are directed at achieving the
outcomes of its Strategic and
Operational Plans
Very good or above Very good to excellent
in all areas
Level of satisfaction of the
Members of Safe Work Australia
with how the services of the
agency are directed at achieving
the outcomes of its Strategic and
Operational Plans
80 percent of Members
agree the services
of the agency are
appropriately directed
at achieving the
outcomes
Over 90 percent of
Members agreed
Level of satisfaction
For the third consecutive year Safe Work Australia has met all its key performance indicators.
For the second consecutive year Safe Work Australia Members satisfaction of the
agencys overall performance was more than 90 percent. In 2011-12 the satisfaction
rating from Members of the agencys performance was 91.5 percent.
Strategic and operational plans
The fve strategies outlined in the PBS are refected in Safe Work Australias Strategic Plan
20102013 and Operational Plan 20112012. In developing these plans Safe Work Australia
undertook a review of its strategic direction to ensure the activities undertaken support
these strategies. The strategic plan was refreshed in 2011-12. The launch of the Australian
Strategy will facilitate the redevelopment of the strategic plan in early 2013 to refect the
Australian Strategys vision, goals and outcomes.
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Safe Work Australias strategic plan covers a period of three years. The strategic plan sets
out the fve strategies as outcomes Safe Work Australia will achieve in those three years.
Each outcome has a number of strategies to be used to complete this work.
The operational plan covers a period of one year and is reviewed annually. It refects the
strategies set out in the strategic plan and sets out the activities Safe Work Australia will
undertake to achieve its outcomes in that year. Both plans require approval by the Select
Council on Workplace Relations (SCWR).
The strategies and activities set out in the Operational Plan 20112012 have been used
to report on Safe Work Australias performance during 201112.
Strategic outcome 1: Work health and safety
is regarded as a key community issue
STRATEGIES
1.1 Stakeholder engagement through a range of mechanisms to elevate the
importance of work health and safety
1.2 Deliver a consistent national message on the importance of work health
and safety
1.3 Develop and widely disseminate national publications on key strategic
objectives and work health and safety and workers compensation matters
The attitudes of the Australian community toward work health and safety are a key
contributor in bringing about positive change. Motivating the public to take action
to improve work health and safety is crucial to ensuring it is regarded as a key
community issue.
Key achievements to meet this outcome were:
National Safe Work Australia Week
the 7th annual Safe Work Australia Awards
communication on the model WHS laws
public consultation periods
improving organisational level work health and safety reporting, and
the publication of research and statistical reports.
Public consultation occurred on several key Safe Work Australia documents:
second stage draft model WHS Codes of Practice
third stage draft model WHS Codes of Practice
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draft model WHS Regulations and Codes of Practice for Mining, and
draft Australian Strategy.
The bi-yearly Safe Work Australian newsletter and promotional activities also kept
the community informed of work health and safety activities.
National Safe Work Australia Week
National Safe Work Australia Week was held from 23 to 29 October 2011. The week
provided an opportunity for all Australians to promote and raise awareness of health
and safety in their workplace. The theme for 2011 was Putting safety in the spotlight.
Workers and organisations across Australia supported the Week by hosting safety
activities in their workplace. The Safety Ambassador Program had the highest
registration since the Program commenced in 2008 with more than 500 registrations.
Across Australia in October safety weeks and/or months were hosted by state
and territory regulatory authorities.
More information on Safe Work Australia Week is on page 17.
Safe Work Australia Awards
The 7th annual Safe Work Australia Awards were held on 26 April 2012. The Awards
recognised the outstanding contributions made by governments, organisations and
individuals to work health and safety. Award winners and highly commended recipients
were announced at the gala awards ceremony and dinner attended by 300 guests.
There were 37 fnalists in four categories.
More information on the Awards is on page 19.
Stakeholder engagement
The Chair, the Chief Executive Ofcer and senior staf presented at several conferences,
forums and seminars during 201112 to raise awareness of the development and
implementation of the model WHS laws and the development of the Australian Strategy.
This included the:
Safety Institute of Australia Construction Forum in July 2011
National Safety Council of Australias National Awards of Excellence and the Sydney
Safety Show in October 2011
National High Risk OHS Summit in February 2012
Melbourne Safety ShowSafety in Action in April 2012
Australasian Reporting Awards in June 2012, and
a range of presentations to various volunteer groups including the Australian
Emergency Management Volunteers Forum and the Department of Veterans Afairs.
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Safe Work Australia sponsored a number of key awards and conferences during 2011-12.
This included the:
National Safety Awards of Excellence Best Communication of a Safety Message Award
Australasian Reporting Awards Special Award for Occupational Health and Safety
Comcare National Conference 2011
Australasian Safety Conference 2011
Sowing the Seeds of Farmer Health Conference 2012
Annual Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists Conference, and
Annual Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia Conference.
These events give Safe Work Australia an opportunity to engage with industry, business
and individuals to better communicate the impact of the new WHS laws and the
importance of work health and safety. Awareness raising and liaison with stakeholders
across Australia is crucial to work health and safety being regarded as a key
community issue.
Implementation of model WHS laws
Safe Work Australia developed interpretative guidance to help ensure an agreed and
consistent approach is taken to interpreting key concepts and provisions in the new
model WHS laws. This guidance has included:
interpretative guidelines on the meaning of person conducting a business or
undertaking, health and safety duties of ofcers, what reasonably practicable means in
the work health and safety context and application of the anti-discrimination provisions
a worker representation and participation guide
guidance for entry permit holders, and
miscellaneous fact sheets and guidance material.
Improving organisational work health and safety reporting
Current work health and safety legislation already requires businesses to collect and
maintain information on a range of health and safety matters as well as notifying the
relevant health and safety authority when a range of incidents occur. However with the
exception of the Commonwealth and Victorian Government entities, organisations have
no mandatory reporting requirements of work health and safety information in their
annual reports. This means stakeholders are not informed about hazards and controls,
the focus and efectiveness of risk management processes and the high consequence
injury and illness outcomes that can occur in some organisations. It can lead to
individuals being unable to make informed assessments of the fnancial or non-fnancial
impact of poor work health and safety performance.
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During 2011-12 Safe Work Australia began work to improve this. Research was
commissioned for options on improving work health and safety reporting for all
Australian incorporated organisations and work has commenced on developing
indicators to assist organisations with voluntary reporting. Safe Work Australia is also
an active member on Business Reporting Leaders Forum (BRLF), Australias roundtable
group examining integrated reporting to feed into the International Integrated Reporting
Committees work towards universal integrated reporting for all organisations.
Publication of reports
Safe Work Australia produced 76 publications during 201112. A list of these publications
is in Appendix C.
Several research publications were produced on workplace hazards, hazard surveillance
and workplace culture and organisational behaviour. These reports focused on the
causes and consequences of occupational skin disease including occupational contact
dermatitis, chemical exposure, nanoparticles from printer emissions in the workplace,
the health efects of laser printer emissions and workers motivations, attitudes,
perceptions and skills.
A report on the economic costs of work-related injury and illness to the Australian
economy was published in March 2012. The report estimates the total economic cost
of work-related injury and illness for the 200809 fnancial year is estimated to be
$60.6 billion.
A series of monthly and annual statistical reports on work-related injuries, illnesses
and fatalities was also published. Publishing this data raises awareness of Australias
performance in work health and safety and encourages preventative action from
all parties.
In addition to the monthly and annual statistical reports the Comparison of Workers
Compensation Arrangements in Australia and New Zealand was extensively revised and
reformatted. The Comparison of Workers Compensation Arrangements in Australia aims
to provide all stakeholders with information to assist them in understanding workers
compensation arrangements in Australia and New Zealand.
Outlook for 201213
Safe Work Australia will promote work health and safety as a key community issue in
201213 by:
communicating the implementation of the model WHS laws including the model
WHS Regulations for mining
developing nationally consistent guidance material design and content and
coordinating the development of more detailed industry-specifc guidance
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organising and promoting national Safe Work Australia Week and the annual Safe
Work Australia Awards
participating in events and activities promoting work health and safety including
sponsorship of key events
promoting improved organisational level work health and safety, reporting including
consultation with stakeholders during 201213. A discussion paper about this
initiative is expected to be released in early 2013, and
developing and disseminating work health and safety and workers compensation
data, statistical analysis, comparative and research reports including producing
a series of reports on the common causes of work-related deaths using eight years
of data from the Traumatic Injury Fatalities database.
National Safe Work Australia Week 2011
The 7th national Safe Work Australia Week was held from 23 to 29 October 2011
to encourage all working Australians to think about health and safety issues in
their workplace.
The theme for 2011 was Putting safety in the spotlight. Safe Work Australia
facilitated participation through the Safety Ambassador program, Take 10@10
and by encouraging state and territory participation in the week.
Safe Work Australia employees
enjoy participating in the
Wellness Walk as part of the
national Safe Work Australia
Week activities.
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Safety Ambassadors
Safety Ambassadors help promote work health and safety in their workplace and
organise activities to support Safe Work Australia Week. A total of 529 workplace
leaders from large and small corporations, governments, schools and not-for-proft
organisations around Australia became Safety Ambassadors during 2011.
For the frst time a Safe Work Australia Safety
Ambassador of the Year was awarded. Forty-
six entries were received. In December 2011
Ms Janice Coleman from Macarthur Disability
Services in Campbelltown, NSW was
announced as the 2011 Safety Ambassador
of the Year.
Ms Coleman received the award for her hard
work, passion and enthusiasm for raising
awareness of work health and safety not only
during Safe Work Australia Week but all year.
Australia Week but all year. She said Macarthur Disability Services involvement in
Safe Work Australia Week had a positive impact in their workplace and showed staf
that safety should be a priority every day of the year.
Take10@10
Take 10@10 proved to be one of the most popular activities during the week with many
organisations fnding it an easy way to incorporate safety into their work day. Take
10@10 is a simple concept you stop work for 10 minutes at 10.00am to talk about
safety or undertake a safety activity. To encourage participation Safe Work Australia
developed 10 Take10@10 activity cards. Each card contained a diferent health and
safety activity that can be done in 10 minutes.
Celebrating Safe Work Australia Week around the country
All states and territories participated in national Safe Work Australia Week or held their
own safe work week or month. The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group), the Australian
Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) and the ACTU supported national Safe
Work Australia Week by participating in a number of work health and safety activities
and events.
Across Australia state or territory work health and safety awards were announced,
work health and safety free community information sessions held, and safety shows,
forums and symposiums hosted by work health and safety regulators.
Pictured left, Safety Ambassador of the
Year Award winner, Janine Coleman
from Macarthur Disability Services.
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Safe Work Australia Awards
On 26 April 2012 the 7th annual Safe Work Australia Awards were held at Parliament
House in Canberra. The Awards celebrated the achievements of business, governments
and individuals from across Australia who made work health and safety improvements
and contributions in their workplace.
The Awards were hosted for the frst time by the Hon Bill Shorten MP, Minister for
Employment and Workplace Relations. Thirty seven fnalists were recognised for their
dedication, passion and commitment to work health and safety. Each fnalist was
already a winner from their respective category in their state, territory or the Safety
Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission (SRCC) Awards.
Minister Shorten commended fnalists for their commitment and recognised how
the fnalists were a testament to how Australian workplaces can achieve the goal
of all workers coming home safely every day.
Six winners and four highly commended recipients received awards at this years ceremony.
Safe Work Australia announced the winners of the 7th annual Safe Work Australia Awards
in The Australian newspaper on Friday 27 April 2012. Media releases were issued to
national and regional media and tailored media releases were distributed to winners
local areas and industries. The Safe Work Australia website and Facebook page were also
used to announce award winners and showcase a promotional video about the awards
ceremony. Safe Work Australia continues to seek promotional opportunities for award
winners and encourages them to participate in other Safe Work Australia activities
and events.
Safe Work Australia Chair,
Tom Phillips praised the
eforts of organisations
and individuals who are
dedicated to work health
and safety at the 7th annual
Safe Work Australia Awards.
The Hon Minister Bill
Shorten MP with the
winner of the best
workplace health and
safety management
system Private sector,
Grocon Constructions.
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Winners of the 7th annual Safe Work Australia awards
Category Winner Highly
commended
Best workplace health and safety
management system Private sector
Grocon Constructors
(VIC)
Decmil Australia
(WA)
Best workplace health and safety
management system Public sector
ENERGEX (QLD) Public Transport
Authority (WA)
Best solution to an identifed
workplace health and safety issue
The Australian Reinforcing
Company (QLD)
Wellington Dam
Alliance (WA)
Best workplace health and safety
practice/s in a small business
The Hub Fruit Bowl (SA) Briar Maritime
Services (TAS)
Best individual contribution to
workplace health and safety
by an employee
Leading Seaman Natalie
Irvine, Royal Australian
Navy (SRCC)
N/A
Best individual contribution to
workplace health and safety
by an OHS manager
Peter Rogers, Jef Hort
Engineering (NSW)
N/A
Category 3 winner: The Hub Fruit Bowl, South Australia (SA)
Best workplace health and safety practice/s
in a small business
The Hub Fruit Bowl is a small fresh fruit and vegetable
shop in the Hub Shopping Centre, Aberfoyle Park in SA.
The Hub Fruit Bowl is a family friendly business
passionate about work health and safety. Following
an expansion and refurbishment in 2008 the Hub Fruit
Bowl developed a comprehensive safety management
system which covers potential high-risk situations like
spills, electrical hazards, hold ups and evacuations.
Owners John and Judy Peresano are the driving force
behind the companys success. They are not only
passionate about ensuring their business, staf
and customers are safe, they are also committed to
setting safety examples their staf and other small
businesses can follow. Mr and Mrs Peresano
pride themselves on equipping their predominantly young casual staf with health
and safety knowledge and skills they can use throughout their careers. Their safety
management system and commonsense approach to workplace safety is an example
to others of what small businesses can achieve.
Judy Peresano, co-owner of
the Hub Fruit Bowl accepts the
award for best workplace health
and safety practice/s in a small
business. Judy highlighted
the importance of training and
mentoring young workers in
work health and safety practices
as they enter the workforce for
the frst time.
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Category 4a winner: Leading Seaman Natalie Irvine,
Royal Australian Navy
Best individual contribution to workplace health and safety by an employee
Leading Seaman Natalie Irvine from the Royal Australian Navy won the award
for the best individual contribution to workplace health and safety by an employee.
Leading Seaman Irvine was recognised for her personal commitment to work health
and safety in difcult circumstances. She identifed a number of discrepancies between
two crucial documents governing radiation hazard procedures for aircraft operations.
This work then resulted in the documents being rewritten.
Ms Irvine showed tenacity and determination to overcome barriers of rank to
improve safety of aircraft not only assigned to HMAS Parramatta but the wider
feet. Her commitment to ensuring these safety measures were implemented is
an outstanding example of what can be achieved with persistence and passion.
Ms Irvines work also demonstrates
a proactive approach to workplace
safety does not have to come from
the topanyone at any level can
take the lead on improving safety
in their workplace.
Leading Seaman Natalie Irvine,
Royal Australian Navy, winner of
the best individual contribution
to workplace health and safety
by an employee. Natalie
accepted her award from the
Hon Russell Wortley MLC.
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The cost of work-related injury and illness
Work-related injuries, illnesses and deaths impose costs on employers, workers and
the community. A report on the economic costs of work-related injury and illness to
the Australian economy was published in March 2012. This report estimates the cost
of work-related injury and illness based on an updated methodology developed and
applied in 2004 by the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (NOHSC).
The study included:
developing a framework for classifying costs in terms of the burden on each
economic agent including employers, employees and the community, and
the major sources of indirect costs
classifying incidents based on the severity of the incident from minor to total
incapacity or death, and
estimating the number of incidents and the typical cost associated with an incident
in each severity category.
The updated methodology provided more accurate estimates of the number of full
incapacity cases and the extent of disease morbidity due to work-related causes.
The study combined information and workers compensation claims with data from
the Australia Bureau of Statistics Work Related Injury Survey to produce an estimate
of the total number of work-related injury and illness cases occurring within
a 12 month period.
Using the 200809 fnancial year as a reference, the study estimated the total
economic cost of work-related injury and illness to the Australian economy was
$60.6 billion, or 4.8 percent of Gross Domestic Product.
A summary of the report has been submitted to be published in the Asian-Pacifc
Newsletter on Occupational Health and Safety. The European Agency for Health and
Safety at Work commended the study and is considering adopting the methodology.
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Strategic outcome 2: Work health and safety
is improved through understanding what infuences
Australian workplace culture and then putting in place
mechanisms to efect change
STRATEGIES
2.1 Identify champions of work health and safety, nurture and maintain efective
relationships
2.2 Develop and maintain collaborative Australian and international partnerships
on work health and safety
2.3 Undertake research to identify the factors that positively infuence workplace
culture and organisational behaviour
2.4 Coordinate, monitor and encourage innovative strategies to improve work
health and safety outcomes
Key achievements were:
recruiting 529 Safety Ambassadors as part of national Safe Work Australia Week
and awarding the frst Safety Ambassador of the Year
participating in national and international activities and hosting international
delegations
undertaking research on Australian workplace culture as it relates to work health
and safety, and
the development of the Australian Strategy.
Safety Ambassadors
Safety Ambassadors have a passion for work health and safety and are dedicated to
making their workplaces safe. The target for 2011 was to recruit 500 Safety Ambassadors
to spread the safety message by setting safety examples in their workplace, promoting
safety messages and organising activities to support Safe Work Australia Week. This
was an ambitious target with only 50 Ambassadors recruited in 2010. This target was
exceeded with 529 workplace leaders from large and small corporations, governments,
schools and not-for-proft organisations around Australia signing up to become Safety
Ambassadors. Each ambassador received a kit from Safe Work Australia containing
information and tools to help them promote national Safe Work Australia Week in
their workplace.
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opportunity for registered Safety Ambassadors to showcase their hard work and their
organisations involvement during Safe Work Australia Week. The winner of the award
was Janine Coleman from Macarthur Disability Services. More information on why
Ms Coleman received the award is on page 18.
International activities
Safe Work Australia has continued to be an active participant in the international work
health and safety community and regularly delivers presentations at national and
international conferences. Staf participated on a range of national and international
committees in the area of hazardous chemicals and nanotechnology including the:
United Nations Sub-Committee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System
of Classifcation and Labelling of Chemicals
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Nanotechnology Technical
Committee
International Life Science Institute Research Foundations NanoRelease Project, and
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Working Party
for Manufactured Nanomaterials.
During 201112 Safe Work Australia hosted overseas delegations from China, Singapore
and Russia. Delegates learnt about Safe Work Australias key role in undertaking and
disseminating research, data analysis, promoting work health and safety and Australias
work health and safety legislative framework.
More information on Safe Work Australias involvement in international activities
is on page 26.
Research
Safe Work Australia has continued to implement a program of engagement, collaboration
and research to increase the understanding of Australian workplace culture as it relates
to work health and safety.
Collaboration has occurred with Australian universities and work health and safety
regulators, industry partners and unions on research projects and programs, along with
the sharing of ideas, research, evaluation and data. For example, Safe Work Australia sits
on the Advisory Board of the Cochrane Occupational Health Review Group. In 201112
the agency was selected to be part of the Cochrane Systematic Review on Occupational
safety and health regulation and legislation enforcement tools for preventing
occupational diseases and injuries.
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In 2011-12 Safe Work Australia has continued to:
commission work on motivations, attitudes, perceptions and skills and other
behaviours relating to work health and safety. The frst stage of this work was
conducted in collaboration with the Regulatory Institutions Network at the Australian
National University (ANU). Three reports have been published
collaborate with the ANU in a successful Australian Research Council (ARC) bid for the
second stage of the Socio-psychological factors, compliance and safety outcomes
at work project to be undertaken from 2012 to 2014. A pilot study for this work was
completed during 201112, and
collaborate with Monash University to assess work ability. Work ability is about the
interaction between an individuals resources and their work and how this afects their
values, attitudes, motivation and job satisfaction. A national representative survey
of Australian workers was conducted.
Safe Work Australia also began working with the Centre for Research on Ageing, Health
and Welfare at the ANU on the Personality and Total Health (PATH) through Life project.
The PATH project is a longitudinal study on mental and physical health. Managed by the
ANU the study has been running for 12 years out of a planned 20 years and follows three
cohorts of people initially aged in their 20s, early 40s and early 60s. Safe Work Australia
contributed to the fourth study.
Outlook for 201213
Safe Work Australia will continue to ensure work health and safety is improved through
understanding what infuences Australian workplaces and then putting in place
mechanisms to efect change through:
the Safety Ambassador campaign in 201213 as part of national Safe Work
Australia Week
national and international activities with a focus on strategic collaboration
opportunities in the Asia Pacifc region
collaboration with the ANU on the second stage of the Socio-psychological factors,
compliance and safety outcomes at work project with interviews to be conducted
with both businesses and regulators in Queensland and South Australia
collaboration with Monash University on the research to increase the understanding
of factors which impact on workplace culture and organisational behaviour.
The fndings of Monash Universitys Australian workers and work ability survey
are expected to be published, and
participation in the Cochrane Systematic Review.
Safe Work Australia will also fnalise and implement a Research, Evaluation and Data
Strategy as part of the Australian Strategy.
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International activities
In September 2011 Safe Work Australias Chief Executive Ofcer Rex Hoy and two
staf members participated in the XIX World Congress on Safety and Health at Work
in Istanbul, Turkey.
With around 5400 participants from more than 140 countries, the Congress is the
premier international work health and safety conference. Safe Work Australia presented
a two hour symposium on the harmonisation of work health and safety legislation in
Australia. The symposium was moderated by Richard Johnstone and presentations
were given by Rex Hoy, Toula Papadopoulos of ACCI, Alena Titterton of Norton Rose
and Safe Work Australia Members Michael Borowick from the ACTU and John Watson
from NSW WorkCover.
The Safe Work Australia delegation also travelled to Abu Dhabi where a Letter of
Agreement was signed with the Abu Dhabi Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS)
Centre. The Letter of Agreement defnes areas of cooperation between the two
agencies. Since the agreement was fnalised, Safe Work Australia has assisted the
EHS Centre by reviewing documents on Abu Dhabis work health and safety regulatory
framework and providing advice on work health and safety awareness activities
and media management.
Other international activities included Dr Fleur Champion de Crespigny attending the
30th International Congress for Occupational Health in Cancun, Mexico in March 2012.
Dr Champion de Crespigny presented papers focussing on the research work of Safe
Work Australia.
Dr Champion de Crespigny also attended the 9th Meeting of the Global Network of
World Health Organisation Collaborating Centres for Occupational Health. Safe Work
Australia is one of three Australian collaborating centres in this network. The meeting
focussed on fnalising the 20122017 Global Master Plan. Safe Work Australia is the
leader for the High Risk Sector Priority Area of the Plan and has taken on the role as
secretary for the Knowledge Network on Occupational Health in Mining.
Safe Work Australia Chief
Executive Ofcer, Rex
Hoy signing a Letter of
Agreement with Majid
Al Mansouri, Secretary
General of the Abu Dhabi
Environmental Agency and
Chairman of the Abu Dhabi
Environmental Health and
Safety Higher Committee.
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International delegations
In November 2011 Safe Work Australia hosted a delegation from the Chinese State
Administration of Work Safety. The visit was part of the second stage of a joint project
between the Chinese National Institute for Occupational Health and Poison Control
and the Monash Centre for Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety.
The aim of this project is to help improve occupational disease detection and
occupational health and exposure surveillance and prevention in China.
In July 2011 and June 2012 Safe Work Australia hosted delegations from China
including ofcials from the Legislative Afairs Ofce of the State Council of China.
A focus of the discussions was the development of the model WHS laws due to an
upcoming review of Chinas work health and safety legislation.
In June 2012 Safe Work Australias Chief Executive Ofcer, Rex Hoy and staf welcomed a
travelling Chinese delegation from the Legislative Afairs Ofce of the State Council of China.
Dr Fleur Champion de
Crespigny presenting research
on combating occupational
disease at the International
Congress for Occupational
Health in Cancun, Mexico.
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Strategic outcome 3: Australia has uniform work
health and safety laws complemented by consistent
compliance and enforcement policies which contribute
to provide improved safety for all workers
STRATEGIES
3.1 Develop regulations, Codes of Practice, guidance material and compliance and
enforcement policy.
3.2 Implement, monitor and evaluate the harmonised national work health and
safety framework.
3.3 Identify and recommend areas for improvement related to uniformity, equity
and the standard of safety provided.
Key achievements were the:
approval of model WHS Regulations and several Codes of Practice
commencement of model WHS laws
approval of an evaluation plan to evaluate the harmonisation of the work health
and safety and the commencement of its implementation, and
revision of 23 assessment instruments.
Model WHS Regulations and Codes of Practice
Since its establishment Safe Work Australias main focus has been the development
of model WHS laws. The model WHS laws consist of an integrated package of a model
Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act, supported by model WHS Regulations, model Codes
of Practice and a National Compliance and Enforcement Policy. The model WHS Act was
endorsed by the Workplace Relations Ministers Council in December 2009.
The model WHS Regulations with the exception of the WHS Regulations for mining
were agreed by Safe Work Australia on 29 July 2011. On 10 August 2011 the model
WHS Regulations were agreed in principle by the majority of SCWR subject to approval
of a Decision Regulation Impact Statement (RIS).
The Decision RIS which explains the overall costs and impacts of the model WHS
Regulations and several Codes of Practice was assessed by the Ofce of Best Practice
Regulation as meeting the COAG best practice regulation requirements on
9 September 2011.
The model WHS Regulations were subsequently approved by SCWR for implementation
on 1 January 2012.
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COAG agreed to extend the timeframe for completion of the WHS Regulations for mining
so extensive consultation could be undertaken with key stakeholders and a cost beneft
analysis could be completed.
Commencement of model WHS laws
On 1 January 2012 a signifcant milestone for Safe Work Australia was reached with
the commencement of harmonised WHS laws in NSW, Queensland, ACT, NT and
Commonwealth. The WHS laws also passed the Tasmanian Parliament with a start date
of 1 January 2013. A work health and safety bill giving efect to the model WHS laws is
currently in front of the SA Legislative Council for consideration.
For the frst time over 60 percent of Australias workforce have the same work health
and safety protections, which is a signifcant achievement for workers and industry.
Victoria and WA have delayed implementation and have been assessing the impacts
and benefts of the model WHS laws.
National mine safety reform and work on the model WHS Regulations for mining
progressed during the year. Safe Work Australias role has been to draft regulations for
inclusion as a chapter in the model WHS Regulations. The draft regulations are based
on policy developed by the National Mine Safety Framework (NMSF) Steering Group
endorsed by mining ministers.
In July 2011 Safe Work Australia, together with the NMSF released draft model
WHS Regulations, model Codes of Practice and an Issues Paper for public comment.
A Consultation RIS was released in October 2011. Safe Work Australia is continuing
to work with the NMSF to fnalise the regulations.
Throughout 2012 work has continued on developing additional model Codes of Practice
and key guidance material in support of the model WHS laws. This work includes
developing guides to assist stakeholders transition to the Globally Harmonized System
of Classifcation and Labelling of Chemicals. A list of the model Codes of Practice and
guidance developed in 201112 is at Appendix D.
Safe Work Australia is monitoring the implementation of the new WHS laws to quickly
identify and resolve any issues. A national framework for granting exemptions under
the model WHS Regulations was established to ensure a nationally consistent approach
particularly for sensible and practical transitional arrangements.
A Volunteer Assistance Program has been implemented to assist volunteers and
volunteer organisations understand their responsibilities under the model WHS laws.
More information on the assistance being provided is on page 32.
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Evaluation plan
In July 2012 Safe Work Australia Members approved an Evaluation Plan for Harmonisation
of Work Health and Safety. This plan will guide the collection of data through to 2016 to
report on the progress made and changes that have occurred in achieving a harmonised
approach to work health and safety in Australia and enable reporting against the
objectives of the IGA.
In 2011-2012 Safe Work Australia has worked with the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)
to draw nationally representative samples of businesses to conduct surveys on aspects
of the IGA objectives. Safe Work Australia has designed surveys on business activities to
meet their work health and safety duties, their costs of compliance and the consistency
of their regulatory experience following harmonisation. Safe Work Australia will begin the
frst rounds of surveys and interviews with businesses and workers in 2012-13. Safe Work
Australia and the work health and safety regulators will work together to examine the
ways in which harmonisation has resulted in efciencies for governments.
In April 2012 COAG agreed the current WHS laws will be reviewed by the end of 2014.
The research undertaken as part of the evaluation will assist in this review.
Units of competency and licensing of high risk work
The model WHS Regulations established 29 classes of high risk work requiring a licence
in Australia. Safe Work Australia mandates the assessment instruments that must be used
to assess candidates against the prescribed Vocational Education and Training outcomes.
During 201112 Safe Work Australia revised 23 assessment instruments.
Safe Work Australia also commissioned the Construction and Property Services Industry
Skills Council (CPSISC) to develop units of competency to support the introduction of the
new licensing requirements for Asbestos Removalists. Four units of competency were
developed and endorsed by the Australian Skills Quality Authority in late 2011 for use
by registered training organisations across Australia.
Stevedoring
In 201112 Safe Work Australia Members agreed to review national guidance material
Working Safely on the Waterfront and develop a model Code of Practice for
stevedoring. Public comment will be sought on the national guidance material as part
of the review and the outcomes will inform the development of a model Code of Practice
for stevedoring.
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Australian Forum of Explosives Regulators
The Australian Forum of Explosives Regulators (AFER) is a government cooperative forum
reporting to the Ministerial Council. AFERs key function is to develop of nationally
consistent explosives legislation regulation including harmonisation through Safe Work
Australia. AFER also maintains the Australian Code for the Transport of Explosives by Road
and Rail.
Through AFER Safe Work Australia continues to promote the development of nationally
consistent explosives legislation and has been working collaboratively with NSW
WorkCover on this issue.
Vibration
In September 2011 Safe Work Australia conducted a series of workshops in Perth,
Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney with a broad range of stakeholders to gauge the extent
of exposure to workplace vibration and the need for guidance materials.
Safe Work Australia also commissioned a review of the health efects of exposure to
vibration and an assessment of the efectiveness of the current European regulatory
regime for vibration.
Review of workplace exposure standards for airborne contaminants
Safe Work Australia began a review of the framework for the regulation of airborne
contaminants in workplaces. The aim of the review is to provide a responsive and
efective regulatory framework that improves the health and safety of workers,
refects best practice and is able to respond and adapt to changes in scientifc
and technical knowledge.
Outlook for 201213
In 201213 Safe Work Australia will:
continue to oversee the implementation of the model WHS laws to respond and
resolve implementation issues as they arise
develop supporting Codes of Practice and guidance material in consultation with
relevant stakeholders
continue monitoring implementation to ensure the model WHS laws operate as
intended and that unintended consequences arising from the implementation
of the new WHS laws are quickly identifed and resolved
fnalise and publish the units of competency and assessment instruments for all
29 classes of high risk work. A program of ongoing maintenance and continuous
improvement of the licensing units of competency and assessment instruments
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the draft model Code of Practice will be released for public comment towards the
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continue the development of guidance for vibration including vibration health
monitoring.
Volunteer Assistance Program
Safe Work Australia is assisting volunteers and volunteer organisations to understand
their responsibilities under the model WHS laws.
In January 2012 Minister Shorten convened a round table meeting with peak volunteer
organisations to discuss the model WHS laws. A key outcome of this meeting was to
establish a Volunteer Working Group to guide the development of an information
package to assist volunteers and volunteer associations to understand their rights
and obligations under the model WHS laws. The Volunteer Working Group included
representatives from peak volunteer organisations, Safe Work Australia, the Fair Work
Ombudsman, the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
(DEEWR) and the Ofce of the Not for Proft Sector.
In February 2012 a resource kit was released including a dedicated website, helpline
for volunteers and organisations who engage volunteers and direct email address
for volunteer enquiries. The number of enquiries received through the helpline and
web-based enquiry line has steadily decreased as organisations and volunteers have
become more informed of how and when the WHS laws apply to them.
Safe Work Australias coordinated response ensures a nationally consistent level
of support is provided to all volunteers throughout Australia covered by the new
WHS laws.
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Strategic outcome 4: National work health and
safety and workers compensation policy is informed
by knowledge and evidence, understanding and
prioritisation of emerging and existing issues
STRATEGIES
4.1 Collect, analyse, monitor and report on data and research to inform national
work health and safety and workers compensation policy development and
evaluation.
4.2 Identify and understand issues which require accelerated progress and develop
associated policies.
4.3 Identify, assess and report on emerging and current work health and safety and
workers compensation issues.
4.4 Strengthen the capacity of governments in all its roles to infuence work health
and safety outcomes.
4.5 Continued implementation of the National OHS Strategy 20022012.
4.6 Commence the development of the new National Strategy.
Key achievements were:
the maintenance and improvement of national datasets
the commencement of the Australian Mesothelioma Registry (AMR)
research projects focussed on psychosocial hazards, chemical exposures and dermal
exposures
development of national workers compensation policy, and
development of the Australian Strategy.
Data collection
Safe Work Australia maintains and funds a range of national datasets for work health and
safety and workers compensation statistics including the:
National Dataset for Workers Compensation Statistics (NDS)
National Notifed Fatalities Collection
Traumatic Injury Fatalities Database
National Coroners Information System, and
AMR.
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Monitoring and reporting on Australian and international work health and safety and
workers compensation trends supports the development of evidence informed and
responsive national policy, programmes and practice. Safe Work Australia publishes
a wide range of data and research reports on key issues and emerging trends.
In consultation with jurisdictions the NDS was improved to capture more information on
the return to work outcomes of injured workers.
The scope of the National Notifed Fatalities Collection was revised to capture all
notifable fatalities, including those occurring on public roads. Since January 2012 Safe
Work Australia has worked closely with work health and safety authorities to provide
more timely and accurate information on work-related fatalities through this collection.
Monthly reports using the expanded scope were published from January 2012.
Australian Mesothelioma Registry
The AMR became operational during 201112. Safe Work Australia began collecting
information on all new cases of mesothelioma as well as information on past asbestos
exposure of consenting patients diagnosed with mesothelioma.
More information on the AMR is on page 37.
Research programs
In 201112 Safe Work Australias research projects focussed on psychosocial hazards,
chemical exposures, and dermal exposures. Safe Work Australia has collaborated with
a range of organisations including the Centre for Applied Psychological Research at the
University of South Australia, Monash University, the Skin and Cancer Foundation Inc
and Massey University on these projects. Project reports are published on the Safe Work
Australia website.
Safe Work Australia is a co-funding partner with Workplace Health and Safety Queensland
and WorkSafe Victoria on a three year ARC project conducted by the University of
Queensland and the ANU. The second phase of this project People @ Work examines the
management of work demands and resources to minimise the risk of psychosocial injury
in the workplace.
To guide further hazard surveillance research work, Safe Work Australia commenced
a review during 201112 and began development of a national hazard surveillance
program combining multiple data collection methods. This work will measure hazard
exposure as well as the management of risks and hazards in the workplace.
Safe Work Australias research on occupational disease in 201112 has focussed on factors
impacting on the development of cardiovascular disease. Safe Work Australia used the
longitudinal data PATH project to examine causal factors.
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Through the Nanotechnology Work Health and Safety Advisory Group Safe Work
Australia, commissions research and reports on various aspects of health and safety
associated with nanomaterials and nanotechnologies. The reports generated through
this program are held in high regard nationally and internationally and are used to inform
health and safety programs. During 201112 Safe Work Australia published several
research reports on work health and safety issues relating to nanotechnologies.
These reports are listed in Appendix C.
Information was also collected during the year for the fnal triennial review of the
National OHS Strategy.
Workers compensation
Safe Work Australia is developing national workers compensation policy through
the Strategic Issues Group for Workers Compensation (SIG-Workers Compensation).
Further information about this work is provided in Strategic Outcome 5.
Development of the Australian Strategy Work Health
and Safety Strategy 2012-2022
The Australian Strategy will establish the framework for continued improvement in work
health and safety arrangements. Each jurisdiction will use the strategys priorities, targets
and action areas to input into their own strategic and operational plans and to identify
opportunities to support the strategys vision of healthy, safe and productive working lives.
More information on the Australian Strategys development is on page 36.
Outlook for 201213
Safe Work Australia will continue to:
improve data collection, quality and analysis to increase the understanding of
emerging and existing issues impacting on national work health and safety and
workers compensation
collect information on all new cases of mesothelioma and past asbestos exposure
of consenting patients diagnosed with mesothelioma. The AMR will publish its frst
annual report in the second half of 2012
report on signifcant current and emerging work health and safety and workers
compensation issues
publish further reports on key research projects including reports on physical and
mental causal factors for cardiovascular disease based on the PATH data, and
fnalise the Australian Strategy and begin implementation. The strategy is scheduled
to be launched in late October 2012. Safe Work Australia will be involved in
promotional activities with jurisdictions, professional bodies and any other interested
organisations throughout 201213.
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Developing the Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2012-2022
The Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2012-22 (Australian Strategy) provides a
framework to drive improvements in work health and safety in Australia. It provides a
collaborative approach between the Commonwealth, state and territory governments,
industry and unions and other organisations to achieve the vision of healthy, safe and
productive working lives.
During 201112 extensive consultation occurred in every capital city and some regional
centres around Australia. The draft strategy was released for public comment on 26
March 2012 for eight weeks. A total of 82 submissions were received from academics,
work health and safety professionals, non-government organisations, community
organisations, and employer and worker representatives. Following analysis of all
submissions received a revised draft strategy was prepared for endorsement by
Safe Work Australia Members.
The Australian Strategy consists of four outcomes to help achieve the vision by 2022:
reduced incidence of work-related death, injury and illness achieved by
reduced exposure to hazards and risks using
improved hazard controls supported by
an improved work health and safety infrastructure.
Seven action areas were identifed that are required to support the outcomes:
healthy and safe by design
supply chains and networks
health and safety capabilities
leadership and culture
research and evaluation
government, and
responsive and efective regulatory framework.
Three targets were set to measure progress in achieving the vision:
a 20 percent reduction in the number of fatalities due to traumatic injuries
a 30 percent reduction in incidence rates of all work-related injury claims resulting
in one or more weeks of work, and
a 30 percent reduction in the incidence rate of claims for musculoskeletal disorders
resulting in one or weeks of work.
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Australian Mesothelioma Registry
The AMR is managed for Safe Work Australia by the Cancer Institute NSW in
collaboration with the Monash Centre for Occupational and Environmental Health.
Mesothelioma is a usually fatal cancer which typically occurs 20 to 40 years after
exposure to asbestos although exposure does not necessarily result in the disease.
Asbestos was banned in Australia in 2003. In the past Australia was one of the biggest
users of asbestos in the world. As a result Australia has one of the highest incidence
rates of mesothelioma in the world and there is still a large amount of asbestos in
Australian buildings and other infrastructure. Due to the length of time between
exposure to asbestos and the onset of mesothelioma it is estimated the number
of new cases will not peak until after 2014.
The AMR collects information on all new cases of mesothelioma diagnosed since
July 2010 from the state and territory cancer registries to which notifcation of
mesothelioma is mandatory. Information about asbestos exposure is collected from
consenting patients through a postal questionnaire and a telephone interview.
In 201112 ethics approvals were received from all state and territory cancer registries
and the AMR became fully operational. The AMR has received strong support from the
asbestos disease support groups and these groups have helped to promote it. The AMR
has also been promoted through its own website (www.mesothelioma-australia.com)
as well as through Safe Work Australias website, newsletters and medical organisations.
Notifcations were received from all state and territory cancer registries and over
100 interviews were conducted with consenting patients about their past asbestos
exposure.
The AMR will publish its frst annual report in the second half of 2012. The report will
include information on all new cases of mesothelioma diagnosed between July 2010
and December 2011. It will also include an analysis of the types of asbestos exposure
resulting in mesothelioma diagnosed in 2011. Safe Work Australia intends to continue
funding the AMR.
Participants at
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Strategic outcome 5: Opportunities for greater
improvements in workers compensation arrangements
are identifed and assessed and policy proposals
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STRATEGIES
5.1 Undertake policy research on high priority workers compensation
arrangements, particularly for employers with workers in more than
one jurisdiction.
5.2 Provide evidence to inform and evaluate workers compensation policy
and performance.
5.3 Communicate efectively on nationally signifcant workers
compensation matters.
Key achievements were:
progressing national workers compensation policy
establishing the Dust Diseases Temporary Advisory Group (TAG), and
reviewing the Comparison of Workers Compensation Arrangements in Australia
and New Zealand.
Temporary advisory groups
Safe Work Australia is progressing national workers compensation policy with the
assistance of six TAGs working on death entitlements, defnitions, permanent impairment,
return to work, self-insurance and multi-state employers policy. These TAGs were
established during 201011 and comprise representatives from the jurisdictions, unions
and employer groups.
Each TAG is working towards improved national consistency in workers compensation
arrangements and includes progressing policy proposals on the priority areas identifed
in the National Workers Compensation Action Plan 201013. The Action Plan was
endorsed by Safe Work Australia Members in December 2010.
The TAGs are working on a range of matters including:
tools and guidance on return to work matters
arrangements for the assessment of permanent impairment
defnitions for the purposes of workers compensation
death entitlements and determination of dependants
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approaches for multi-state employers
approaches to self insurance, and
approaches to the compensation of asbestos and other dust related diseases.
A seventh TAG for dust diseases was established in September 2011. This TAG is assisting
Safe Work Australia develop nationally consistent approaches to how dust disease
workers compensation claims are managed.
Review of the Comparison of Workers Compensation Arrangements
in Australia and New Zealand
In 201112 a comprehensive review of the Comparison of Workers Compensation
Arrangements in Australia and New Zealand was undertaken. This publication was updated
to better refect the needs of its audience.
Outlook for 201213
In 201213 Safe Work Australia will:
undertake the frst national Return to Work Survey in November 2012. The survey
will be jointly funded by Safe Work Australia and the Australian and New Zealand
workers compensation authorities. It will collect information from employees of both
premium payers and self insurers to assist in improving the return to work experience
and outcomes of injured workers
provide options on nationally consistent approaches to asbestos and dust diseases
compensation to SCWR for its consideration
undertake interviews with large multi-state employers. These interviews will focus
on identifying solutions for resolving multi-state employer issues, and
progress each of the Action Plans four objectives:
communicate efectively on nationally signifcant workers compensation matters
undertake policy research on high priority workers compensation arrangements
provide evidence to inform and evaluate workers compensation policy and
performance, and
evaluate and report on the Action Plan.
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Under the Safe Work Australia Act the Chief Executive Ofcer is to keep the Minister
informed of Safe Work Australias progress in performing its functions.
Senator the Hon Christopher Evans, Minister for Workplace Relations, was the Minister
responsible for Safe Work Australia from July 2011. Following a Cabinet reshufe on
12 December 2011, the responsible Minister became the Hon Bill Shorten MP, Minister
for Employment and Workplace Relations.
Throughout 201112 the Minister was regularly advised of progress on key matters
including being provided with monthly reports on Safe Work Australias key activities,
monthly Notifable Fatalities Reports and advice each time Safe Work Australia was
notifed of a work-related fatality.
Decision making framework
Select Council on Workplace Relations
Comprises Commonwealth, state and territory ministers with responsibility for
workplace relations and work health and safety. The Ministerial Council endorses
certain decisions on work health and safety and workers compensation referred to
it by Safe Work Australia Members. The Ministerial Council also approves Safe Work
Australias strategic and operational plans.
Safe Work Australia
Safe Work Australia Members consider and decide on recommendations provided
by the Strategic Issues Groups and agree to progress matters to the SCWR for
endorsement.
Management and
Accountability
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Strategic Issues Groups make decisions on policy and technical matters, reports and
publications and make recommendations to Safe Work Australia Members.
Advisory groups
Advisory groups are established by both Safe Work Australia Members and Strategic
Issues Groups on either a permanent or temporary basis to focus on particular matters.
These groups comprise policy and technical experts and make recommendations to
Safe Work Australia Members or Strategic Issues Groups for consideration and decision.
Safe Work Australia
As outlined in Part 1 of this report, Safe Work Australia comprises 15 Members including
an independent Chair, nine members representing the Commonwealth and each state
and territory, two members representing the interests of workers, two representing the
interests of employers and the CEO of Safe Work Australia. Members are supported by the
staf of Safe Work Australia and various committees and groups for both technical and
policy matters.
Safe Work Australia is required to convene at least three meetings each fnancial year. Safe
Work Australia met fve times in 201112.
Safe Work Australia Chair, Mr Tom Phillips AM
Mr Phillips was appointed as the Chair of Safe Work Australia in
2009. He is the presiding member of the SafeWork SA Advisory
Committee that advises on work health and safety standards, policy
and legislative matters and the promotion of work health and safety
education and training. Mr Phillips has over 30 years experience
working in the Australian automotive industry.
Mr John Watson NSW
Mr Watson is the General Manager, Occupational Health and Safety
Division, WorkCover Authority NSW. Mr Watson is the current Chair
of the Heads of Workplace Safety Authorities. Mr Watson has over
25 years experience working on work health and safety matters in
Australia. Mr Watson is the chair of the Strategic Issues Group on
Work Health and Safety (SIG-WHS).
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Mr Greg Tweedly VIC
Mr Tweedly was appointed Chief Executive Ofcer of the Victorian
WorkCover Authority in February 2003. He has extensive experience
working for the Victorian WorkCover Authority and its predecessor
the Accident Compensation Commission. Mr Tweedly previously
held several senior positions involving the regulation of the
Victorian workers compensation system.
Mr Barry Leahy QLD
Mr Leahy became acting Director-General, Department of Justice
and Attorney-General in April 2012. Mr Leahy previously held
a senior position in the Ofce of Fair and Safe Work Queensland
from February 2010. He has over 30 years experience working in
industrial relations and work health and safety matters.
Mr Bryan Russell SA
Mr Russell is the Executive Director of SafeWork SA, a business unit
of the Department of Premier and Cabinet. Mr Russell represents
SafeWork SA on a number of national forums including Safe Work
Australia, SIG-WHS and the NMSF Steering Group.
Mr Brian Bradley WA
Mr Bradley is the Director General of the Department of Commerce.
He holds the position of Deputy Chair of the WA Commission for
Occupational Safety and Health. He is a member of the WorkCover
WA Authoritys Board and a member of the Legal Aid Commission.
Mr Bradley has been working on safety and health matters
since 1983.
Ms Fiona Barbaro ACT
Ms Barbaro is the Director of the Ofce of Industrial Relations in the
ACT Government and has been working on work safety matters
since 2003. She has held senior positions in the ACT Government
responsible for public and private sector industrial relations, criminal
and public law, work safety policy and dangerous substances
including asbestos, explosives and chemical regulation.
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Mr Mark Goodsell Ai Group
Mr Goodsell is Director of the NSW branch of the Ai Group. He
has held this position since 1999. Previously Mr Goodsell was an
industrial relations adviser to industry. He is currently a member
of the NSW OHS and Workers Compensation Council. Mr Goodsell
is the Chair of the Strategic Issues Group on Workers Compensation
(SIG-Workers-Compensation).
Ms Laurene Hull NT
Ms Hull is the Executive Director of Northern Territory WorkSafe.
Prior to this role Ms Hull was a solicitor in private practice and
worked as a government adviser. Ms Hull was previously a member
of the Australian Safety and Compensation Council (ASCC) and
is a member of SIG-WHS and SIG-Workers Compensation.
Ms Michelle Baxter Commonwealth
Ms Baxter is the Group Manager, Safety and Entitlements Group,
DEEWR. She has responsibility for managing the Commonwealths
safety and compensation policy. Ms Baxter has extensive experience
working in the Australian Public Service (APS) including working as a
solicitor for both the ACT and the Australian Government Solicitors.
Mr Michael Borowick ACTU
Mr Borowick is an Assistant Secretary of the ACTU. He oversees the
work of the Communications, Campaigns, Occupational Health and
Safety and Workers Compensation teams. He represents the ACTU
on the National Workplace Relations Consultative Council, SRCC and
the Defence Industry Innovation Council.
Mr Peter Tighe ACTU
Mr Tighe has held the position of National Secretary of the
Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal,
Plumbing and Allied Services Union (CEPU) of Australia since 1995.
He is also the Divisional Secretary of the Electrical Trades Union
division of the CEPU. Mr Tighe was a member of NOHSC from 1995
to 2005 and a member of the ASCC.
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Mr Rex Hoy, Mr Tom Phillips, Mr John Watson, Mr Bryan Russell, Mr Greg Tweedly, Mr Michael Borowick,
Mr Peter Tighe.
Ms Anne Bellamy ACCI
Ms Bellamy is Director of Autorun Technologies. Ms Bellamy retired
in 2012 as the Director, Health, Safety and Workers Compensation in
the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia. Prior
to this role, Ms Bellamy held various senior positions in work health
and safety and workers compensation. She was a member of
NOHSC and the ASCC.
Mr Roy Ormerod TAS
Mr Ormerod is the General Manager of Workplace Standards
Tasmania with responsibility for industry, gas and electrical safety.
From 1998 to 2006 Mr Ormerod was the Director of Consumer Afairs
and Fair Trading with responsibility for occupational licensing laws.
Mr Rex Hoy Safe Work Australia
Mr Hoy is the Chief Executive Ofcer of Safe Work Australia.
His biography can be found on page 58.
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Tom Phillips Chair
Rex Hoy CEO
Michelle Baxter CTH 1
John Watson NSW 2
Greg Tweedly VIC 3
Barry Leahy QLD 4 5 4
Brian Bradley WA 6 6
Michele Patterson SA 7 n/a n/a
Roy Ormerod TAS
Laurene Hull NT
Leisl Centenera ACT 8 8 8 8
Peter Tighe ACTU 9 10 Y
Michael Borowick ACTU 11 Y
Anne Bellamy ACCI
Mark Goodsell Ai Group 12
* Australian Strategy Workshop
n/a Member resigned
Substituted by Kylie Emery
Substituted by Deborah Morris
Substituted by Ian Forsyth
Substituted by Simon Blackwood
Attendance as an observer only as Government was in caretaker mode
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Michelle Patterson resigned from Safe Work Australia in March 2012 and was
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Safe Work Australia has established strategic issues groups to progress work health
and safety and workers compensation matters. These groups provide policy advice
and recommendations and assist Safe Work Australia:
oversee the development and implementation of the harmonised WHS laws
guide and advise on the overall strategic planning and policy development for
harmonisation of workers compensation arrangements
identify and obtain input from relevant stakeholders
establish temporary advisory groups, and
approve the release of publications on behalf of Safe Work Australia Members.
The Strategic Issues Group on Occupational Health and Safety was renamed SIG-WHS
on 1 March 2012 to refect the new harmonised legislative framework.
The main focus for SIG-WHS in 201112 was to complete work on the model WHS Act,
the model WHS Regulations and model Codes of Practice.
The SIG-WHS is tripartite and is constituted by Safe Work Australia Members and their
nominees. The activities of SIG-WHS are reported at each Safe Work Australia Members
meeting. During 201112, the SIG-WHS met 11 times.
SIG-WHS Members as at 30 June 2012
Mr John Watson Chair
Ms Kylie Emery Commonwealth
Ms Deborah Morris New South Wales
Ms Linda Timothy Victoria
Dr Simon Blackwood Queensland
Mr Ian Munns Western Australia
Mr Bryan Russell South Australia
Ms Wendy Clarkson Tasmania
Ms Laurene Hull Northern Territory
Mr John Rees Australian Capital Territory
Ms Cathy Butcher Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU)
Mr Jarrod Moran Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU)
Ms Toula Papadopoulos Australian Chamber of Commerce of Industry (ACCI)
Ms Tracey Browne Ai Group
Mr Rex Hoy Safe Work Australia
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The SIG-Workers Compensation oversees work on the improvement of workers
compensation arrangements throughout Australia and other workers compensation
matters as required.
The SIG-Workers Compensation is tripartite and is constituted by Safe Work Australia
Members and their nominees. The activities of SIG-Workers Compensation are reported
at each Safe Work Australia Members meeting. The SIG-Workers Compensation met fve
times during 201112.
SIG-Workers Compensation Members as at 30 June 2012
Mr Mark Goodsell Chair
Ms Nikki Armour Commonwealth
Ms Geniere Aplin New South Wales
Mr Len Boehm Victoria
Mr Paul Goldsbrough Queensland
Ms Michelle Reynolds Western Australia
Mr Rob Thomson South Australia
Mr Rod Lethborg Tasmania
Ms Laurene Hull Northern Territory
Ms Meg Brighton Australian Captial Territory
Mr Jarrod Moran Australian Council of Trade Union (ACTU)
Ms Margot Hoyte Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU)
Mr Greg Pattison Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI)
Ms Tracey Browne Ai Group
Mr Rex Hoy Safe Work Australia
Safe Work Australia advisory groups
Permanent advisory groups have been established by Safe Work Australia to ensure
continued consultation on specifc issues and information sharing between stakeholders.
These groups are the Communications Advisory Group (CAG) and the Research,
Evaluation and Data Advisory Group (RED Advisory Group). These groups report on
their activities to Safe Work Australia Members.
The CAG considers communications issues and concerns impacting on work health
and safety and workers compensation in Australia. Members are comprised of state
and territory communication ofcers. The CAG met twice during 201112.
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The RED Advisory Group provides advice and assistance on research, evaluation and
data matters and facilitates collaboration and information sharing among member
organisations on research, evaluation, data activities and collection. Members
include nominees from each state and territory work health and safety and workers
compensation authority, industry groups and unions. This group met fve times
during 201112.
Several advisory groups comprising policy and technical experts have also been
established on a temporary basis to progress specifc issues. These advisory groups
are not decision making bodies and report to their respective strategic issues group
on their fndings and recommendations. These groups are disbanded once their work
is completed.
During 201112 a temporary advisory group was established for implementation
of the model WHS laws. This group has considered a number of issues arising from
the implementation of the model laws; explored options to resolve these issues,
and where necessary provided recommendations to SIG-WHS to progress.
Seven temporary advisory groups have also been established to report regularly to
SIG-Workers Compensation. Each group is tripartite and is made up of representatives
from the jurisdictions, unions and employer groups. Each group investigates and reports
to SIG-Workers Compensation on policy options for improving national consistency in
workers compensation priority areas.
Temporary advisory groups on nanotechnology and stevedoring continued their work
in 201112.
Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission
The SRCC is a statutory body with regulatory functions relating to Comcare and
other authorities which determine workers compensation claims under the
Commonwealth scheme.
The Chief Executive Ofcer of Safe Work Australia is a Commissioner of the SRCC.
Heads of Workplace Safety Authorities
The Heads of Workplace Safety Authorities (HWSA) is a group comprising representatives
of the jurisdictional bodies responsible for the regulation and administration of
workplace health and safety in Australia and New Zealand.
HWSA mount national compliance campaigns targeted at specifc industries across
all jurisdictions. These campaign initiatives facilitate the development of consistent
approaches to nationally recognised priorities. The Chief Executive Ofcer is invited
to attend HWSA meetings as an observer.
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Heads of Workers Compensation Authorities
The Heads of Workers Compensation Authorities (HWCA) promotes and implements
best practice in workers compensation arrangements in Australia and New Zealand
in the areas of policy and legislative matters, regulation and scheme administration.
The Chief Executive Ofcer is invited to attend HWCA meetings as an observer.
Corporate governance framework
The Chief Executive Ofcer is accountable for ensuring Safe Work Australia implements
an appropriate corporate governance framework. The framework is reviewed annually
to ensure new whole-of-government requirements are incorporated and to refect any
changes to governance arrangements within Safe Work Australia.
Safe Work Australia operates within the values framework provided by the APS Code
of Conduct and APS Values and the core governance principles identifed by the
Australian National Audit Ofce (ANAO). These principles are:
Accountability being answerable for decisions and having meaningful mechanisms
to ensure adherence to all applicable standards.
Transparency clear roles and responsibilities and clear procedures for decision-
making and the exercise of power.
Integrity acting impartially, ethically and in the interests of Safe Work Australia
and not misusing information acquired through a position of trust.
Stewardship using every opportunity to enhance the value of the public assets
and institutions entrusted to our care.
Efciency the best use of resources to further the aims of the organisation with
a commitment to evidence-based strategies for improvement.
Leadership leadership from the top to ensure Safe Work Australias commitment
to good governance.
Safe Work Australias corporate governance framework ensures the agency provides
strategic direction, achieves objectives, manages risks and uses resources responsibly
and with accountability.
Legislative framework
Safe Work Australia ensures compliance with statutory requirements through the
corporate governance framework. This framework ensures all Safe Work Australias
statutory requirements are met including the requirements of the Financial
Management and Accountability Act 1997 and the Public Service Act 1999.
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Leadership, ethics and culture
Safe Work Australia recognises leadership, culture and ethical behaviour are critical to
implementing a strong corporate governance framework. These elements enable staf to:
understand their roles and responsibilities
continuously improve performance and minimise risks
enhance stakeholder and public confdence in Safe Work Australia, and
meet legal, ethical and public service obligations.
Risk management framework
Safe Work Australia developed a risk management framework in 2010 to help foster and
promote a culture of identifying and mitigating risks at all levels within the organisation.
This framework includes the:
Risk Management Plan
Risk Management Toolkit including guidance and templates
Strategic Risk Assessment
Fraud Control Plan
Fraud Risk Assessment, and
Business Continuity Management Framework.
The Safe Work Australia Audit Committee assists Safe Work Australia to review the
risk management framework annually. The framework was updated during 2011
and assessed by the Audit Committee as sound and robust.
Risk management will continue to be a key component of Safe Work Australias future
business planning process including the identifcation, assessment and management
of risks at strategic and operational levels.
Business continuity
Business continuity is an integral component of Safe Work Australias risk management
framework. Safe Work Australia has a Business Continuity Management Plan in place.
In the event of a disruption to business processes Safe Work Australia will be able to
continue to undertake critical business activities. The Business Continuity Management
Plan consists of a Business Impact Analysis, Business Continuity Plan, Continuity Action
Plans and Recovery Strategy.
The business continuity arrangements were endorsed by the Audit Committee in
November 2010. These arrangements are reviewed annually.
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Fraud control
Safe Work Australia complies with the Commonwealth Fraud Control Guidelines 2011 to
minimise the incidence of fraud through the development, implementation and regular
review of the fraud control plan. No incidences of fraud were reported during 201112.
Safe Work Australia staf are regularly reminded of their responsibilities for the prevention
and detection of fraud against the Commonwealth. Fraud awareness training was
provided to all staf in June 2012.
Certifcation of Fraud Control Measures
In accordance with the Commonwealth Fraud Control Guidelines 2011, I certify that
Safe Work Australia has prepared a fraud risk assessment and fraud control plan and has
in place appropriate fraud prevention, detection, investigation, reporting and data collection
procedures. Safe Work Australia has taken all reasonable measures to minimise the incidence
of fraud and to investigate and recover the proceeds of fraud.
Rex Hoy, Chief Executive Ofcer
External accountability
Clear and consistent external reporting enables Safe Work Australia to directly
address interests and concerns from other organisations. External conformance and
accountability is acquitted through annual reports, Portfolio Budget Statements, Portfolio
Additional Estimate Statements and Senate Estimates.
Safe Work Australia is accountable to:
Parliament
ANAO
Department of Finance and Deregulation
DEEWR
Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, and
the Australian Public Service Commission (APSC).
External audit
The ANAO provides external audit services for Safe Work Australia. The outcome of the
201112 fnancial statements audit is in Part 5 of this report. Safe Work Australia was not
subject to any other ANAO audits during 201112.
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Judicial decisions and decisions of Administrative Tribunals
No judicial decisions were made by courts or administrative tribunals that afected the
operations of Safe Work Australia in 201112.
Parliamentary committees
No adverse reports of Safe Work Australias operations were made in 201112 by the
Auditor-General, a Parliamentary Committee or the Commonwealth Ombudsman.
Internal accountability
Safe Work Australia has in place fnancial and human resources delegations, Chief
Executive Instructions and various supporting policies, procedures and guidelines
to ensure internal conformance and accountability.
Audit Committee
The Safe Work Australia Audit Committee was established in accordance with section
46 of the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 to provide independent
assurance and assistance to the Chief Executive Ofcer on the integrity of Safe
Work Australias:
fnancial data and processes
risks, controls and compliance framework, and
external accountability responsibilities.
The Audit Committee comprises three members a representative from Safe Work
Australia and two independent members. The members for the 201112 period were:
Ms Amanda Grey Chair (Safe Work Australia)
Mr Alfred Bongi (independent), and
Mr Dermot Walsh (independent).
The Audit Committee met four times during 201112. A number of observers including
Safe Work Australias Chief Financial Ofcer, representatives from the internal audit
provider Oakton Services Pty Ltd and the ANAO regularly attend these meetings.
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Internal audit
The internal audit function was contracted to Oakton Services Pty Ltd in November 2010
for a period of three years. The internal audit program is a key element of the Safe Work
Australia corporate governance framework. The program was developed in consultation
with the Audit Committee. The internal audit program provides assurance to the Audit
Committee, the Chief Executive Ofcer and senior staf and helps to improve the
efciency and efectiveness of the policies and procedures of Safe Work Australia.
Safe Work Australia has a three year Internal Audit Plan in place which expires during
201213. During 201112 the following audits were conducted:
fnancial services
records management
contract management
leave management, and
internal reporting.
These audits identifed opportunities to enhance internal operations and systems
including:
developing formal documents outlining fnancial procedures undertaken
by Safe Work Australia
fnalising and seeking endorsement of the Information and Records Management
Framework
developing an Information and Records Management Strategy and distribution
of records management procedures
developing a Safe Work Australia contract management policy and
procedures manual
updating the Safe Work Australia leave policy, and
improving internal reporting through minute taking at budget meetings
and issuing regular reports.
Safe Work Australia is working towards implementing these recommendations.
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Evaluation and review
Safe Work Australia has implemented a system of review and evaluation of internal
governance arrangements by various parties including Safe Work Australias Governance
Team, the Audit Committee, the internal auditor Oakton Services and the external
auditor the ANAO.
The Safe Work Australia Governance Framework is reviewed annually and provided to the
Audit Committee for approval. The framework was updated during 2011 with changes
made to the Risk Management Plan, Fraud Control Plan and Business Continuity Plan.
Records management
In June 2011 Safe Work Australia commenced using an Electronic Document and
Records Management System called Safetydocs. This system was the culmination of an
ongoing project to move records from paper-based fles to electronic recordkeeping.
The Safetydocs interface provides a clear and transparent recordkeeping system. The
implementation of Safetydocs is an integral step in the transition to digital recordkeeping
as required by the Governments Digital Transition Policy.
Freedom of information
Agencies subject to the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) are required to
publish information to the public as part of the Information Publication Scheme (IPS).
This requirement is in Part II of the FOI Act and has replaced the former requirement
to publish a section 8 statement in an annual report. Each agency must display a plan
showing what information it publishes in accordance with the IPS requirements
on its website.
Safe Work Australias IPS Agency Plan can be found at www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au.
The plan was available from 1 May 2011.
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Rex Hoy - Chief Executive Ofcer
Corporate Services
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Work Health
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Drew Wagner
Branch Manager
Justine Ross
Branch Manager
Amanda Grey
Branch Manager
Wayne Creaser
Branch Manager
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Julia Collins
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Legal Policy Data and Analysis Hazards
Secretariat and
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Work Health
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Harmonisation and
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Research and
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Substances
Communications,
IT and Knowledge
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Policy Industries
* Julia Collins acted in the role of Work Health and Safety Branch Manager for a period of six months.
During this period Wayne Creaser worked ofine on the new Mining Regulations.
Our Organisation
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Executive profles
Mr Rex Hoy, Chief Executive Ofcer
Working for over 40 years and across many departments in the
Australian Public Service, Mr Hoy has learnt great work is about the
staf you employ to get the job done. He believes employers need
to be committed to keeping workplaces safe for their employees
and meeting the same high standards across Australia.
Building on his experience leading workplace relations policy in
DEEWR, one of Mr Hoys key drivers is to help make a real diference to the working
lives of all Australians through the harmonisation of work health and safety laws.
Prior to joining Safe Work Australia in 2009, Mr Hoy worked in Papua New Guinea (PNG)
as Deputy Secretary for the PNG Department of Prime Minister and National Executive
Council under the Australia-PNG Enhanced Cooperation Program. Living and working
for four years in PNG gave Mr Hoy an insight into the countrys work health and
safety standards and an appreciation of the difculties building the capacity of public
servants in a developing country.
Being appointed the frst Chief Executive Ofcer of Safe Work Australia, Mr Hoy has
found building an agency from the ground up is a rare and rewarding experience
and is a highlight of his career.
Mr Hoy is a member of the SRCC, Safe Work Australia, SIG-WHS and SIG-Workers
Compensation.
Ms Amanda Grey
Ms Grey is the Branch Manager of the Strategic Policy Branch in
Safe Work Australia. She has extensive experience in industry
policy and workplace relations and has worked in several
government agencies. Ms Grey has over 20 years experience
in the Australian Public Service including working in Safe Work
Australias predecessor the Ofce of the ASCC.
Mr Drew Wagner
Mr Wagner is the Branch Manager of Corporate Services Branch.
He has worked in the Australian Public Service for over 20 years
with experience working in the Department of Health and Ageing
and Safe Work Australias predecessor organisations NOHSC and
the Ofce of the ASCC. Mr Wagner also worked for two years as
the Principal Administrator in the Environment, Health and Safety
Division of the OECD in Paris.
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Mr Wayne Creaser
Mr Creaser is the Branch Manager of the Work Health and Safety
Branch. He has spent over 25 years working to improve work
health and safety arrangements in Australia, initially working as an
occupational hygienist and mines inspector in the Northern Territory.
Mr Creaser had considerable involvement in the development
of consolidated Work Health Safety regulations in the Northern
Territory and the dangerous substances legislation in the ACT.
Ms Justine Ross
Ms Ross is the Branch Manager of the Harmonisation and Legal
Services Branch. She has expertise in industrial relations law
including work health and safety and workers compensation
matters and has several years of experience working in the
Austalian Public Service. Ms Ross has made a signifcant
contribution to developing Commonwealth legislation for both
industrial relations and work health and safety.
Our staf
As at 30 June 2012 Safe Work Australia had 104 staf members. Of these 100 were
ongoing and four were on non-ongoing contracts. Five of the ongoing staf members
were on long term leave.
All Safe Work Australia staf are located in Canberra, ACT.
Classifcation Full time Part time Total
Male Female Male Female
APS 4 - 5 - 1 6
APS 5 3 9 - 3 15
APS 6 8 10 - 4 22
EL 1 17 18 2 3 40
Public Afairs Ofcer - 1 - - 1
EL 2 3 9 - 2 14
SES 1 2 2 - - 4
Chair 1 - - - 1
CEO 1 - - - 1
Total 35 54 2 13 104
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Classifcation Salary Range
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APS 4 60 210 to 64 780
APS 5 66 500 to 70 980
APS 6 74 700 to 82 300
EL 1 91 820 to 102 100
EL 2 108 200 to 129 700
Public Afairs Ofcer 104 625
Senior Government Lawyer 91 910 to 113 250
EL 2 108 200 to 129 700
Principal Government Lawyer 123 400 to 133 100
Terms and conditions of employment
and remuneration
Non senior executive service remuneration
Under section 24(1) determination of the Public Service Act 1999 (PS Act), all Safe Work
Australia non SES staf were covered by the terms and conditions of the DEEWR Collective
Agreement 2009-2011 until 10 January 2012.
Safe Work Australias frst enterprise agreement was voted on and came into efect
on 11 January 2012. Of the 117 staf eligible to vote, 102 voted yes resulting in
87 percent of staf voting for the agreement. All non SES staf have since been
covered by the terms and conditions of the Safe Work Australia Enterprise Agreement
20112014 (Enterprise Agreement).
Senior executive service remuneration
SES staf are covered by the Safe Work Australia Agency Determination 2012/01.
This determination was signed and came into efect on 25 January 2012. Prior to the
Agency determination, all SES staf were covered by a determination from sub-section
24(1) of the PS Act.
Chair and Chief Executive Ofcer remuneration
The Chair and Chief Executive Ofcer are remunerated according to determinations made
under section 7 of the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973.
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Safe Work Australia staf do not receive performance bonuses or performance pay.
For non SES staf annual performance ratings determine the increase in their annual
remuneration within the Enterprise Agreement pay point increments with the exception
of staf members already at the top of their salary band.
Performance management
To enhance quality performance, management and leadership within Safe Work Australia
a Non SES Performance and Development Agreement Guideline and an SES Performance
Management Policy were developed. The objectives of these policies are to:
enhance productivity, accountability, leadership and learning and development
through a culture of high performance
ensure all employees are aware of the expectations placed on them relevant
to their role and classifcation including how these align with the outcomes
of Safe Work Australia
provide a framework for ongoing regular, honest and constructive two-way
performance feedback
establish a culture based on how outcomes are achieved is as important as the
outcomes themselves
recognise career development is a responsibility of both the employee and their
supervisor, and
provide a fair, equitable and objective framework for performance management
and assessment.
Performance management provides managers and employees with a framework for
establishing individual performance expectations that align with Safe Work Australias
corporate goals. All ongoing and non ongoing employees prepare a Performance
Development Agreement at the beginning of each fnancial year. A dual Performance
Rating model measures performance against the key deliverables and observable work
behaviours outlined in an employees Performance Development Agreement. In addition
to ongoing discussions between employees and managers, two formal points of review
are conducted the mid cycle review and the end cycle review.
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Safe Work Australias Capability Development Program (CDP) outlines the learning
and development framework. The CDP focuses on developing professional capability
and addresses the skills and attributes needed by individuals to achieve:
organisational needs, and
the individuals own needs for further development and advancement.
The CDP covers a range of training and development activities delivered both externally
and through in-house training options. Other options for capability development may
be determined through the Performance Development Agreement process.
During 201112, the following courses were run as in-house training programs
as part of the CDP:
Shaping Strategic Thought 38 participants
Performance Management 30 participants
Essential Writing Skills 19 participants, and
Project Management 17 participants.
In addition to the CDP, Safe Work Australia recognises staf should also have the
opportunity to develop their skills through job rotation, attendance at seminars,
conferences and workshops being run internally or through specialised facilitators
and courses.
Safe Work Australia encourages relevant tertiary study that balances strategic direction
with the personal and career development of its staf. Assistance is available to all
staf including the opportunity to apply for approved study leave as well as leave for
undertaking examinations and fnancial support.
Workplace consultative forum
The Workplace Consultative Forum (WCF) is a mechanism for staf consultation.
The forum encourages open discussion between management and employees
about workplace matters afecting Safe Work Australia and its staf.
The WCF comprises the Chief Executive Ofcer, the Corporate Services Branch Manager,
two management representatives appointed by the Chief Executive Ofcer, two
employee representatives from each branch, the Health and Safety Representative (HSR)
and a Community and Public Section Union staf representative. The forum meets at least
six times per calendar year.
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The WCF has the following roles and objectives:
implementation of the Enterprise Agreement
guidelines, policies and manuals
stafng and mobility arrangements
change management including information technology and training
efective use of resources
work health and safety issues afecting employees
information and records management
accommodation issues involving construction, building alteration or signifcant
refurbishment
internal communication issues
social activities within Safe Work Australia
any matter referred to it by the Chief Executive Ofcer, and
general workplace matters not usually involving individual or collective industrial
disputes being dealt with by way of the dispute resolution provisions under the Enterprise
Agreement or matters relating to the particular conduct of individual employees.
Policies and guidelines developed and approved in 201112 were the:
Non SES Performance and Development Agreement Guidelines
Maternity and Parental Leave Policy
Managing Underperformance
Breastfeeding and Lactation Break Policy, and
Annual Health Allowance Guide.
Communication and consultation
Safe Work Australia manages internal relationships and communication through a range
of mechanisms including management meetings and information published on the Safe
Work Australia Intranet. Consultation is also undertaken through the WCF and the Work
Health and Safety Committee.
In 2011 a staf survey was conducted to assess staf satisfaction and identify any areas
of improvement. There was a response rate of 93.69 percent. The responses allowed
the Chief Executive Ofcer to identify areas where Safe Work Australia was doing well
and where improvements could be made. As a result of the survey steps were taken to
arrange targeted training and to ensure representation at the WCF was appropriate.
Safe Work Australia plans to continue participating in annual staf surveys.
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Work health and safety management
Safe Work Australia provides a safe and healthy workplace for all of its staf, contractors
and visitors and places a high importance on workplace health and safety and staf
wellbeing.
The agency has a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with DEEWR covering a
number of Safe Work Australias human resource functions. This arrangement provides
access to advice and support on a range of issues including performance management,
case management, return to work and breaches of the APS Code of Conduct.
Health and Safety Management Arrangements (HSMAs) were developed and implemented
during 2011. The HSMAs facilitate and promote efective and open communication and
cooperation between Safe Work Australia, its staf and relevant unions.
Following the implementation of Safe Work Australias HSMAs, a Work Health and Safety
Committee was established. The committee comprises the Corporate Services Branch
Manager, Work Health and Safety Manager, HSR, Property Ofcer, Community and Public
Section Union staf representative and two employee representatives from
each branch. The committee met every three months during 201112.
The committee will be conducting a health and wellbeing staf survey in 201213.
The outcome of this survey will inform the development of a Work Health and Safety
Strategy. The aim of the strategy will be to help staf improve their personal health
and wellbeing. The strategy will also formalise a number of activities already occurring
in Safe Work Australia and aimed at improving staf wellbeing.
Activities undertaken in 201112 included:
workstation assessments
voluntary infuenza vaccinations
a $200 health allowance for non SES staf. The allowance was provided to assist in
meeting the costs of exercise equipment, gym memberships or other health related
purchases, and
voluntary involvement in the Health Futures program. This program attracted
a 71 percent participation rate of staf and involved staf undertaking a blood test
and health assessment.
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A HSR and a Deputy HSR were appointed following the implementation of the HSMAs.
Their roles are to represent the work health and safety interests of employees and to
monitor and manage risks to Safe Work Australias employees. The HSR and Deputy
HSR carried out work health and safety inspections of Safe Work Australias premises.
The HSRs worked with the Corporate Services Branch to resolve all identifed issues.
All electrical appliances were tested and tagged as a result of these inspections.
Safe Work Australia Week
Safe Work Australia staf celebrated Safe Work Australia Week from 23 to 29 October 2011
with a range of internal activities and events.
Staf were encouraged to focus on improving health and safety in their own work areas
as part of the putting safety in the spotlight theme.
More than 60 staf participated in the annual Wellness Walk led by the Chief Executive
Ofcer. Other activities for the Week included Pilates, tai chi, blood donation, a St John
Ambulance frst aid course and a workplace safety quiz. A popular addition to the line
up of activities was a staf breakfast and presentation by a dietician about healthy eating.
More information about Safe Work Australia Week and the external activities organised
as part of this initiative can be found in Part 2 of this report.
Compensation claims
In 201112 Safe Work Australia had one ongoing compensation claim and one new claim
lodged with Comcare.
Work health and safety statistics
Under Part 3 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 Safe Work Australia is required to
notify the regulator immediately after becoming aware a notifable incident has occurred.
A notifable incident occurs where there is a death of a person, a serious injury or illness
of a person, or a dangerous incident. No notifable incidents occurred during 201112.
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Financial management
Assets management
Safe Work Australias major assets are its information technology software and hardware.
These assets are presented in the fnancial information provided in the fnancial
statements. Software assets are recognised at cost value in accordance with the FMA Act.
Purchases of property, plant and equipment are recognised initially at cost value in the
statement of fnancial position, except for purchases costing less than $2000, which are
expensed in the year of acquisition.
Exempt contracts
There were no contracts in excess of $10 000 (inclusive of GST) or standing ofers that
were exempt from the requirement to be published on AusTender during 201112.
Australian National Audit Ofce access clause
All contracts over $100 000 entered into during the reporting period contained an ANAO
access to premises clause.
Purchasing
Safe Work Australia adheres to the principles of value for money; encouraging
competition among actual or potential suppliers; efcient, efective and ethical use of
resources; and accountability and transparency when considering and undertaking
procurement activities. Safe Work Australia uses a decentralised procurement model
to ensure performance against core purchasing policies and principles. This model
includes providing information about procurement policies and procedures to all staf
and maintaining a single point of contact for staf to seek advice on complying with the
Commonwealth Procurement Guidelines.
Safe Work Australias purchasing activities including advertising, market research and
media costs are provided in Appendix E.
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DEEWR provides Safe Work Australia with a number of services under MOU arrangements.
There were two MOUs in place with DEEWR during 201112 which covered:
information technology services including records management and mailing services, and
enabling services including parliamentary, payroll, library and legal services and
access to DEEWRs fnance and human resources management systems.
An MOU was also in place with the APSC for the provision of learning and development
opportunities and an MOU with Comcare for the reimbursement of costs associated
with the management of the AMR.
Grants and sponsorships
Information on grants awarded by Safe Work Australia during the period 1 July 2011
to 30 June 2012 is available at www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au.
Consultancy contracts
Information on the value of specifc contracts and consultancies is available on the
AusTender website www.tenders.gov.au. During 201112, 21 new consultancy contracts
were entered into involving total actual expenditure of $1 447 345.19. In addition,
13 ongoing consultancy contracts were active during the 201112 year involving
a total actual expenditure of $362 782.99.
Safe Work Australia engages consultants when certain specialist expertise or
independent research, review or assessment is required. Consultants are typically
engaged to investigate or diagnose a defned issue or problem; carry out defned reviews,
evaluations or data collection for research; or provide independent advice, information
or creative solutions to assist in Safe Work Australias decision making. Prior to engaging
consultants Safe Work Australia takes into account the skills and resources required for
the task, the skills available internally and the cost-efectiveness of engaging external
expertise. The decision to engage a consultant is guided by the requirements in the
FMA Act and Regulations, the Commonwealth Procurement Guidelines and associated
Financial Management Guidance Notes.
Safe Work Australia spent $710 430.46 on consultancies in 200910, $1 077 024.68
in 201011 and $1 810 128.18 in 201112.
The 200910 fnancial year was Safe Work Australias frst full year operating as an
Executive Agency and then later, a Statutory Agency. It took up to 18 months for Safe
Work Australia to reach its planned stafng complement. This is refected in the increase
in general expenditure particularly consultancies as well as the overall budgetary
situation moving from operating at a surplus to a balanced budget.
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Financial performance
Safe Work Australia does not have any administered funding and there were no new
measures sought or provided in the 201112 fnancial year. The organisation had a full
year operating loss for 2011-12 and this continued to absorb the remaining surplus from
200910. There are plans in place to make use of the remaining surplus in 201213
while being very mindful of any impact on the out-year budgets, particularly in terms
of stafng levels.
The 201112 appropriation was reduced as a result of Operation Sunlight, which seeks
to improve the openness and transparency of public sector budgetary and fnancial
management and to promote good governance practices. This money has been set
aside by the Department of Finance and Deregulation for our capital requirements
in future years.
Safe Work Australia Resource Statement 2011-12
Actual available
appropriation
for 2011-12
$000 (a)
Payments made
2011-12 $000
(b)
Balance
remaining
2011-12 $000
(a)-(b)
Ordinary annual services (1)
Departmental appropriation 8,932 8,932
Total 8,932 8,932
Total available annual appropriations 8,932 8,932
Total appropriations excluding special
accounts
8,932 8,932
Special accounts
Opening balance 7,597 8,507
Appropriation receipts 8,932 8,932
Non-appropriation receipts to special
account
9,313 9,876
Total special account 8,126
Total resourcing 34,774 36,247
Less appropriations drawn from annual
appropriations above and credited to
special accounts
8,932 8,932
Total net resourcing for Safe Work
Australia
25,842 27,315
1. Appropriation Bill (no. 1) 2011-12
Reader note: All fgures are GST exclusive.
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Expenses and Resources for Outcome 1
Outcome 1: Safer and more productive Australian workplaces through harmonising national
occupational health and safety and workers compensation arrangements.
Budget 2011-
12 $000 (a)
Actual 2011-
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Variation 2011-
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Departmental expenses
Ordinary annual services
(Appropriation Bill No. 1)
8,932 8,932 0
Special accounts 9,313 10,436 -1,123
Expenses not requiring
appropriation in the budget year
492 492 0
Total for Outcome 1 18,737 19,860 -1,123
2010-11 2011-12
Average Stafng Level (number) 108 108
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Table of Contents
Independent Auditors Report 72
Statement by Chief Executive Ofcer and Chief Financial Ofcer 74
Statement of Comprehensive Income 75
Balance Sheet 76
Statement of Changes in Equity 77
Cash Flow Statement 78
Schedule of Commitments 79
Note 1: Summary of Signifcant Accounting Policies 80
Note 2: Events After the Reporting Period 89
Note 3: Expenses 90
Note 4: Income 91
Note 5: Financial Assets 92
Note 6: Non-Financial Assets 93
Note 7: Payables 97
Note 8: Provisions 98
Note 9: Cash Flow Reconciliation 98
Note 10: Senior Executive Remuneration 99
Note 11: Remuneration of Auditors 102
Note 12: Financial Instruments 103
Note 13: Financial Assets Reconciliation 106
Note 14: Appropriations 107
Note 15: Special Accounts 109
Note 16: Compensation and Debt Relief 110
Note 17: Reporting of Outcomes 111
Note 18: Net Cash Appropriation Arrangements 111
Financial
Performance
Part 5
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STATEMENT BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
In our opinion, the attached fnancial statements for the year ended 30 June 2012
are based on properly maintained fnancial records and give a true and fair view
of the matters required by the Finance Ministers Orders made under the Financial
Management and Accountability Act 1997, as amended.
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Safe Work Australia
Statement of Comprehensive Income
for the period ended 30 June 2012
2012 2011
Notes $ $
EXPENSES
Employee benefts 3A 13,358,721 11,731,789
Suppliers 3B 6,199,250 6,052,064
Depreciation and amortisation 3C 517,186 254,381
Write-down and impairment of assets 3D 3,205 290,014
Total expenses 20,078,363 18,328,248
LESS:
OWN-SOURCE INCOME
Own-source revenue
Rendering of services 4A 9,977,386 9,174,587
Total own-source revenue 9,977,386 9,174,587
Gains
Other gains 4B 46,000 75,879
Total gains 46,000 75,879
Total own-source income 10,023,386 9,250,466
Net cost of services (10,054,976) (9,077,782)
Revenue from Government 4C 8,932,000 8,639,000
Defcit attributable to the Australian
Government
(1,122,976) (438,782)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Changes in asset revaluation reserves (218,439) 313,759
Total comprehensive loss attributable to the
Australian Government
(1,341,416) (125,023)
The above statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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Balance Sheet
as at 30 June 2012
2012 2011
Notes $ $
ASSETS
Financial Assets
Cash and cash equivalents 5A 297,794 290,629
Trade and other receivables 5B 7,932,348 8,512,004
Accrued revenue 5C 236,319 -
Total fnancial assets 8,466,461 8,802,633
Non-Financial Assets
Land and buildings 6A 1,025,000 1,612,500
Property, plant and equipment 6B,C 126,833 162,319
Intangibles 6D,E 245,723 194,644
Prepayments 6F 55,503 86,232
Total non-fnancial assets 1,453,059 2,055,695
Total Assets 9,919,520 10,858,328
LIABILITIES
Payables
Suppliers 7A 865,075 927,869
Other 7B 425,371 421,262
Total payables 1,290,446 1,349,131
Provisions
Employee provisions 8A 3,303,581 2,842,288
Total provisions 3,303,581 2,842,288
Total Liabilities 4,594,027 4,191,419
Net Assets 5,325,493 6,666,909
EQUITY
Parent Entity Interest
Contributed equity 3,848,602 3,848,602
Reserves 417,956 636,395
Retained surplus (accumulated defcit) 1,058,935 2,181,912
Total equity 5,325,493 6,666,909
The above statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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Cash Flow Statement
for the period ended 30 June 2012
2012 2011
Notes $ $
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Cash received
Services 10,843,689 10,369,475
Appropriations 8,932,000 8,639,000
Cash from the OPA 387,729 -
Total cash received 20,163,418 19,008,475
Cash used
Employees 12,861,138 11,020,290
Suppliers 6,788,974 6,236,077
Net GST paid 339,218 678,216
Cash to the OPA - 944,159
Total cash used 19,989,330 18,878,742
Net cash from (used by) operating activities 9 174,088 129,733
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Cash used
Purchase of property, plant and equipment 45,756 1,177,547
Purchase of intangibles 121,167 187,557
Total cash used 166,923 1,365,104
Net cash from (used by) investing activities (166,923) (1,365,104)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Cash received
Departmental Capital Budget - 1,296,000
Total cash received - 1,296,000
Net cash from (used by) fnancing activities - 1,296,000
Net increase (decrease) in cash held 7,165 60,629
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning
of the reporting period
290,629 230,000
Cash and cash equivalents at the end
of the reporting period
5A 297,794 290,629
The above statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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Schedule of Commitments
as at 30 June 2012
2012 2011
$ $
BY TYPE
Commitments receivable
Other commitments
State and territory contributions (21,284,344) (31,758,242)
Other commitments receivable (242,416) -
Total commitments receivable (21,526,760) (31,758,242)
Commitments payable
Capital commitments
Intangibles 37,990 -
Total capital commitments 37,990 -
Other commitments
Operating leases
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Project commitments
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Net GST payable to ATO 1,484,877 2,058,924
Other
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Total other commitments 6,722,521 11,169,007
Net commitments by type (14,766,249) (20,589,235)
BY MATURITY
Commitments receivable
One year or less (10,821,116) (10,244,300)
From one to fve years (10,705,644) (21,513,942)
Total commitments receivable (21,526,760) (31,758,242)
Commitments payable
Capital commitments
One year or less 37,990 -
Total capital commitments 37,990 -
Operating lease commitments
One year or less 1,025,205 990,871
From one to fve years 2,434,958 3,460,163
Total operating lease commitments 3,460,163 4,451,034
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Schedule of Commitments
as at 30 June 2012 (continued)
2012 2011
$ $
Net GST payable to ATO
One year or less 879,763 568,287
From one to fve years 605,115 1,490,637
Over fve years - -
Total other commitments 1,484,877 2,058,924
Other Commitments
One year or less 1,663,616 3,002,273
From one to fve years 113,865 1,656,776
Total other commitments 1,777,481 4,659,049
Net commitments by maturity (14,766,249) (20,589,235)
NB: Commitments are GST inclusive where relevant.
1. Operating lease for ofce accommodation - efectively non-cancellable and subject to fxed annual
increases. Safe Work Australia may exercise options in accordance with the terms of the lease.
2. Contracts related to specifc projects such as research and data analysis.
3. Contracts related to general operating activities.
This schedule should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
Note 1: Summary of Signifcant Accounting Policies
1.1 Objectives of Safe Work Australia
Safe Work Australia is an Australian Government controlled entity. The objective of
Safe Work Australia is to improve work health and safety and workers compensation
arrangements across Australia. Safe Work Australia was established as an Executive
Agency on 1 July 2009 and as a Statutory Agency from 1 November 2009.
Safe Work Australias functions under the Safe Work Australia Act 2008 include to:
develop national policy relating to OHS and workers compensation, and
prepare a model Act and model regulations relating to OHS and, if necessary, revise
them:
i. for approval by the Workplace Relations Ministers Council (WRMC), and
ii. for adoption as laws of the Commonwealth, each of the states and each
of the territories.
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Safe Work Australia has a single outcome as follows:
Outcome 1: Safer and more productive Australian workplaces through
harmonising national occupational health and safety and workers
compensation arrangements.
The continued existence of the Agency in its present form is dependent on Government
policy and on continuing appropriations by Parliament and contributions from State and
Territory Governments for the Agencys administration and program.
The Agencys activities contribute toward the stated outcome and are classifed as
departmental. Departmental activities involve the use of assets, liabilities, income and
expenses controlled or incurred by the Agency in its own right.
1.2 Basis of preparation of the fnancial statements
The fnancial statements are required by section 49 of the Financial Management and
Accountability Act 1997 and are general purpose fnancial statements.
The Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with:
Finance Ministers Orders for reporting periods ending on or after 1 July 2011, and
Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian
Accounting Standards Board that apply for the reporting period.
The fnancial statements have been prepared on an accrual basis and in accordance
with the historical cost convention, except for certain assets and liabilities at fair value.
Except where stated, no allowance is made for the efect of changing prices on the results
or the fnancial position.
The fnancial statements are presented in Australian dollars and values are rounded
to the nearest dollar unless otherwise specifed.
Unless an alternative treatment is specifcally required by an accounting standard or
the Finance Ministers Orders, assets and liabilities are recognised in the balance sheet
when and only when it is probable that future economic benefts will fow to the entity
or a future sacrifce of economic benefts will be required and the amounts of the assets
or liabilities can be reliably measured. However, assets and liabilities arising under
agreements equally proportionately unperformed are not recognised unless required
by an accounting standard. Liabilities and assets that are unrecognised are reported
in the schedule of commitments or the schedule of contingencies.
Unless alternative treatment is specifcally required by an accounting standard, income
and expenses are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income when and
only when the fow, consumption or loss of economic benefts has occurred and can
be reliably measured.
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1.3 Signifcant accounting judgements and estimates
No accounting assumptions or estimates have been identifed that have a signifcant risk
of causing a material adjustment to carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the
next accounting period.
1.4 New Australian Accounting Standards
Adoption of New Australian Accounting Standard Requirements
No accounting standard has been adopted earlier than the application date as stated
in the standard.
None of the new standards, revised standards, amending standards or Interpretations
that were issued prior to the signing of the statement by the Chief Executive Ofcer
and Chief Financial Ofcer and are applicable to the current reporting period have had
a fnancial impact, and are not expected to have a future fnancial impact on the entity.
Future Australian Accounting Standard Requirements
None of the new standards, revised standards, amending standards or Interpretations
that were issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board prior to the signing
of the statement by the Chief Executive Ofcer and Chief Financial Ofcer are expected
to have a future fnancial impact on the entity.
1.5 Revenue
Revenue from Government
Amounts appropriated for departmental outputs for the year adjusted for any formal
additions and reductions are recognised as revenue when the Agency gains control
of the appropriation, except for certain amounts that relate to activities that are
reciprocal in nature, in which case revenue is recognised only when it has been earned.
Appropriations receivable are recognised at their nominal amounts.
Revenue from States and Territories
State and territory contributions are recognised in equal monthly amounts over the
course of the year as work is completed. All contributions are deemed as being earned
at the reporting date. Contribution amounts are derived by reference to the IGA
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Other types of revenue
Revenue from rendering of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion
of contracts at the reporting date. The revenue is recognised when:
the amount of revenue, stage of completion and transaction costs incurred can
be reliably measured, and
the probable economic benefts associated with the transaction will fow to the entity.
The stage of completion of contracts at the reporting date is determined by reference
to the proportion that costs incurred to date bear to the estimated total costs of the
transaction.
Receivables for goods and services, which have 30 day terms, are recognised at the
nominal amounts due less any impairment allowance account. Collectability of debts
is reviewed at balance date. Allowances are made when collectability of the debt is no
longer probable.
1.6 Gains
Resources received free of charge
Resources received free of charge are recognised as gains when, and only when, a fair
value can be reliably determined and the services would have been purchased if they
had not been donated. Use of those resources is recognised as an expense.
Resources received free of charge are recorded as either revenue or gains depending
on their nature.
Contributions of assets at no cost of acquisition or for nominal consideration are
recognised as gains at their fair value when the asset qualifes for recognition,
unless received from another Government agency or authority as a consequence
of a restructuring of administrative arrangements (Refer to Note 1.7).
Sale of assets
Gains from disposal of assets are recognised when control of the asset has passed
to the buyer.
1.7 Transactions with the government as owner
Equity injections
Amounts appropriated which are designated as equity injections for a year (less any
formal reductions) and Departmental Capital Budgets (DCBs) are recognised directly
in contributed equity in that year.
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Restructuring of administrative arrangements
Net assets received from or relinquished to another Australian Government agency
or authority under a restructuring of administrative arrangements are adjusted at their
book value directly against contributed equity.
1.8 Employee benefts
Liabilities for short-term employee benefts (as defned in AASB 119 Employee Benefts)
and termination benefts due within twelve months of end of reporting period are
measured at their nominal amounts.
The nominal amount is calculated with regard to the rates expected to be paid on
settlement of the liability.
Other long-term employee benefts are measured as net total of the present value
of the defned beneft obligation at the end of the reporting period minus the fair value
at the end of the reporting period of plan assets (if any) out of which the obligations are
to be settled directly.
Leave
The liability for employee benefts includes provision for annual leave and long service
leave. No provision has been made for sick leave as all sick leave is non-vesting and the
average sick leave taken in future years by employees of the Agency is estimated to be
less than the annual entitlement for sick leave.
The leave liabilities are calculated on the basis of employees remuneration at the
estimated salary rates that will apply at the time the leave is taken, including the Agencys
employer superannuation contribution rates to the extent that the leave is likely to be
taken during service rather than paid out on termination.
The liability for long service leave has been determined by reference to the Finance
Ministers Orders issued by the Department of Finance and Deregulation. The estimate
of the present value of the liability takes into account attrition rates and pay increases
through promotion and infation.
Superannuation
Staf of the Agency are members of the Commonwealth Superannuation Scheme (CSS),
the Public Sector Superannuation Scheme (PSS), the PSS accumulation plan (PSSap)
or other non-government superannuation funds.
The CSS and PSS are defned beneft schemes for the Australian Government. The PSSap
and other non-government funds are defned contribution schemes.
The liability for defned benefts is recognised in the fnancial statements of the Australian
Government and is settled by the Australian Government in due course. This liability is
reported by the Department of Finance and Deregulation as an administered item.
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The Agency makes employer contributions to the employee superannuation scheme at
rates determined by an actuary to be sufcient to meet the current cost to the Government
of the superannuation entitlements of the Agencys employees. The Agency accounts
for the contributions as if they were contributions to defned contribution schemes.
The liability for superannuation recognised as at 30 June represents outstanding
contributions for the fnal fortnight of the year.
1.9 Leases
A distinction is made between fnance leases and operating leases. Finance leases efectively
transfer from the lessor to the lessee substantially all the risks and rewards incidental to
ownership of leased assets. An operating lease is a lease that is not a fnance lease. In
operating leases, the lessor efectively retains substantially all such risks and benefts.
Where an asset is acquired by means of a fnance lease, the asset is capitalised at either
the fair value of the lease property or, if lower, the present value of minimum lease
payments at the inception of the contract and a liability is recognised at the same time
and for the same amount.
The discount rate used is the interest rate implicit in the lease. Leased assets
areamortised over the period of the lease. Lease payments are allocated between
the principal component and the interest expense.
Operating lease payments are expensed on a basis which is representative of the pattern
of benefts derived from the leased assets.
1.10 Cash
Cash and cash equivalents include demand deposits in bank accounts that are readily
convertible to known amounts of cash and subject to insignifcant risk of changes in
value. Cash is recognised at its nominal value.
1.11 Financial Assets
The Agency classifes its fnancial assets as loans and receivables.
Financial assets are recognised and derecognised upon trade date.
Efective interest method
The efective interest method is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a fnancial
asset and of allocating interest income over the relevant period. The efective interest
rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the
expected life of the fnancial asset, or, where appropriate, a shorter period.
Income is recognised on an efective interest rate basis except for fnancial assets that
are recognised at fair value through proft or loss.
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Loans and receivables
Trade receivables, loans and other receivables that have fxed or determinable payments
that are not quoted in an active market are classifed as loans and receivables. Loans
and receivables are measured at amortised cost using the efective interest method less
impairment. Interest is recognised by applying the efective interest rate.
Impairment of fnancial assets
Financial assets are assessed for impairment at the end of each reporting period.
Financial assets held at amortised cost - if there is objective evidence that an impairment
loss has been incurred for loans and receivables, the amount of the loss is measured as
the diference between the assets carrying amount and the present value of estimated
future cash fows discounted at the assets original efective interest rate. The carrying
amount is reduced by way of an allowance account. The loss is recognised in the
statement of comprehensive income.
1.12 Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are classifed as other fnancial liabilities.
Financial liabilities are recognised and derecognised upon trade date.
Other fnancial liabilities
Other fnancial liabilities are initially measured at fair value, net of transaction costs.
These liabilities are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the efective interest
method, with interest expense recognised on an efective yield basis.
The efective interest method is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a fnancial
liability and of allocating interest expense over the relevant period. The efective interest
rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash payments through the
expected life of the fnancial liability, or, where appropriate, a shorter period.
Supplier and other payables are recognised at amortised cost. Liabilities are recognised
to the extent that the goods or services have been received and irrespective of having
been invoiced.
1.13 Contingent liabilities and contingent assets
Contingent liabilities and contingent assets are not recognised in the balance sheet but
are reported in the relevant notes. They may arise from uncertainty as to the existence of
a liability or asset or represent an asset or liability in respect of which the amount cannot
be reliably measured. Contingent assets are disclosed when settlement is probable but
not virtually certain and contingent liabilities are disclosed when settlement is greater
than remote.
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Safe Work Australia has no contingent liabilities or assets for the reporting period.
The Agency is unaware of any unquantifable or remote contingencies for the
reporting period.
1.14 Acquisition of assets
Assets are recorded at cost on acquisition except as stated below. The cost of acquisition
includes the fair value of assets transferred in exchange and liabilities undertaken.
Financial assets are initially measured at their fair value plus transaction costs
where appropriate.
Assets acquired at no cost, or for nominal consideration, are initially recognised as assets
and income at their fair value at the date of acquisition, unless acquired as a consequence
of restructuring of administrative arrangements. In the latter case, assets are initially
recognised as contributions by owners at the amounts at which they were recognised
in the transferor agencys accounts immediately prior to the restructuring.
Asset recognition threshold
Purchases of leasehold improvements, plant and equipment are recognised initially at
cost in the balance sheet, except for purchases costing less than the thresholds listed
below for each class of asset, which are expensed in the year of acquisition other than
where they form part of a group of similar items which are signifcant in total.
Asset class Recognition threshold
Leasehold Improvements $20,000
Plant and Equipment $2,000
Purchased Software $2,000
Internally Developed Software $50,000
The initial cost of an asset includes an estimate of the cost of dismantling and removing
the item and restoring the site on which it is located. This is particularly relevant to
restoration provisions in property leases taken up by the Agency where there exists an
obligation to restore the property to its original condition. These costs are included in
the value of the Agencys leasehold improvements with a corresponding provision for
the restoration recognised.
1.15 Buildings, plant and equipment
Revaluations
Fair values for each class of asset are determined as shown below:
Asset class Fair value measured at
Leasehold Improvements Depreciated replacement cost
Plant and Equipment Market selling price
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Following initial recognition at cost, leasehold improvements, plant and equipment
are carried at fair value less subsequent accumulated depreciation and accumulated
impairment losses. Valuations are conducted with sufcient frequency to ensure that the
carrying amounts of assets do not difer materially from the assets fair values as at the
reporting date. The regularity of independent valuations depends upon the volatility
of movements in market values for the relevant assets.
Revaluation adjustments are made on a class basis. Any revaluation increment is credited
to equity under the heading of asset revaluation reserve except to the extent that it
reverses a previous revaluation decrement of the same asset class that was previously
recognised in the surplus/defcit. Revaluation decrements for a class of assets are
recognised directly in the surplus/defcit except to the extent that they reverse a previous
revaluation increment for that class.
Any accumulated depreciation as at the revaluation date is eliminated against the gross
carrying amount of the asset and the asset restated to the revalued amount.
Depreciation
Depreciable leasehold improvements, plant and equipment assets are written-of to their
estimated residual values over their estimated useful lives to the Agency using in all cases
the straight-line method of depreciation.
Depreciation rates (useful lives), residual values and methods are reviewed at each
reporting date and necessary adjustments are recognised in the current, or current and
future reporting periods, as appropriate.
Depreciation rates applying to each class of depreciable asset are based on the following
useful lives:
Asset class 2011-12 2010-11
Leasehold Improvements Lease term Lease term
Plant and Equipment 3 to 15 years 3 to 15 years
Impairment
All assets were assessed for impairment at 30 June 2012. Where indications of
impairment exist, the assets recoverable amount is estimated and an impairment
adjustment made if the assets recoverable amount is less than its carrying amount.
The recoverable amount of an asset is the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its
value in use. Value in use is the present value of the future cash fows expected to be
derived from the asset. Where the future economic beneft of an asset is not primarily
dependent on the assets ability to generate future cash fows, and the asset would
be replaced if the Agency were deprived of the asset, its value in use is taken to be its
depreciated replacement cost.
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Derecognition
An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when no
further future economic benefts are expected from its use or disposal.
1.16 Intangibles
The Agencys intangibles comprise internally developed software and purchased
software for internal use. These assets are carried at cost less accumulated amortisation
and accumulated impairment losses. Purchases costing less than $2,000 are expensed in
the year of acquisition, other than when they form part of a group of similar items which
are signifcant in total.
Software is amortised on a straight-line basis over its anticipated useful life, as shown
below for each class:
Asset class 2011-12 2010-11
Purchased Software 2 to 5 years 2 to 5 years
Internally Developed Software 2 to 5 years 2 to 5 years
All software assets were assessed for indications of impairment as at 30 June 2012.
1.17 Taxation
The Agency is exempt from all forms of taxation except Fringe Benefts Tax (FBT) and the
Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of GST except:
where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Taxation
Ofce; and
for receivables and payables.
1.18 Insurance
The risks associated with the business of the Agency are covered by arrangements with Comcover.
Arrangements are in place with Comcare to protect the health, safety and welfare of the Agencys
employees.
Note 2: Events After the Reporting Period
There were no signifcant events that occurred after 30 June 2012 but prior to the signing of the
fnancial statements.
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Note 3: Expenses
2012 2011
$ $
Note 3A: Employee Benefts
Wages and salaries 9,215,876 8,461,676
Superannuation:
Defned contribution plans 567,135 495,460
Defned beneft plans 1,187,883 1,045,967
Leave and other entitlements 2,013,280 1,728,686
Separation and redundancies 374,548 -
Total employee benefts 13,358,721 11,731,789
Note 3B: Suppliers
Goods and services
Advertising and Promotion 111,368 148,560
Consultants 2,162,152 2,084,040
Contractors and Seconded Staf 89,543 178,819
IT Related Costs 248,304 229,251
Corporate and IT Service Fees 1,112,807 905,015
Printing and Ofce Suppliers 169,430 129,034
Property Costs 106,720 139,770
Recruitment and Training Costs 163,830 150,691
Sponsorships 70,000 126,014
Subscriptions and Publications 109,209 104,835
Travel Costs 419,784 530,277
Venue Hire and Guest Speakers 174,696 151,378
Other 273,099 245,422
Total goods and services 5,210,941 5,123,106
Goods and services are made up of:
Provision of goods related entities 9,851 -
Provision of goods external parties 336,985 335,690
Rendering of services related entities 1,622,552 1,501,060
Rendering of services external parties 3,241,553 3,286,356
Total goods and services 5,210,941 5,123,106
Other supplier expenses
Operating lease rentals external parties:
Minimum lease payments
904,356 874,085
Workers compensation expenses 83,953 54,873
Total other supplier expenses 988,309 928,958
Total supplier expenses 6,199,250 6,052,064
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Note 3: Expenses (continued)
Note 3C: Depreciation and Amortisation
Depreciation:
Leasehold improvements 382,508 177,468
Plant and equipment 64,590 66,272
Total depreciation 447,098 243,740
Amortisation:
Intangibles:
Internally developed software 65,093 5,806
Purchased software 4,995 4,835
Total amortisation 70,088 10,641
Total depreciation and amortisation 517,186 254,381
Note 3D: Write-Down and Impairment of Assets
Asset write-downs and impairments from:
Revaluation decrement - plant and equipment - 15,406
Write-down of assets - leasehold improvements - 271,915
Write-down of assets - plant and equipment 3,205 2,694
Total write-down and impairment of assets 3,205 290,014
Note 4: Income
2012 2011
OWN-SOURCE REVENUE $ $
Note 4A: Rendering of Services
Rendering of services - related entities
(Commonwealth-funded projects)
659,841 166,587
Rendering of services - external parties (states and territories) 9,317,545 9,008,000
Total rendering of services 9,977,386 9,174,587
Note 4B: Other Gains
Resources received free of charge - ANAO 46,000 46,000
Prior year adjustments - gains - 29,879
Total other gains 46,000 75,879
REVENUE FROM GOVERNMENT
Note 4C: Revenue from Government
Appropriations:
Departmental outputs 8,932,000 8,639,000
Total revenue from Government 8,932,000 8,639,000
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Note 5: Financial Assets
2012 2011
$ $
Note 5A: Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash on hand or on deposit 297,794 290,629
Total cash and cash equivalents 297,794 290,629
Note 5B: Trade and Other Receivables
Goods and Services:
Goods and services - related entities 45,000 210,814
Goods and services - external parties 55 624
Total receivables for goods and services 45,055 211,438
Other receivables:
GST receivable from the Australian Taxation Ofce 58,523 84,068
Safe Work Australia Special Account 7,828,770 8,216,498
Total other receivables 7,887,293 8,300,566
Total trade and other receivables (gross) 7,932,348 8,512,004
Total trade and other receivables (net) 7,932,348 8,512,004
Receivables are expected to be recovered in:
No more than 12 months 7,932,348 8,512,004
More than 12 months - -
Total trade and other receivables (net) 7,932,348 8,512,004
Receivables are aged as follows:
Not overdue 7,932,293 8,512,004
Overdue by:
0 to 30 days - -
31 to 60 days 55 -
61 to 90 days - -
More than 90 days - -
Total receivables (net) 7,932,348 8,512,004
No indicators of impairment were found for trade and other receivables.
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Note 5: Financial Assets (continued)
2012 2011
$000 $000
Note 5C: Accrued Revenue
Goods and services 236,319 -
Total accrued revenue 236,319 -
Total accrued revenue is expected to be recovered in:
No more than 12 months 236,319 -
More than 12 months - -
Total accrued revenue 236,319 -
Note 6: Non-Financial Assets
2012 2011
$ $
Note 6A: Buildings
Leasehold improvements:
Fair value 1,025,000 1,612,500
Accumulated depreciation - -
Accumulated impairment losses - -
Total leasehold improvements 1,025,000 1,612,500
Total land and buildings 1,025,000 1,612,500
No indicators of impairment were found for buildings.
No buildings are expected to be sold or disposed of within the next 12 months.
Note 6B: Plant and Equipment
Plant and equipment:
Fair value 187,059 163,850
Accumulated depreciation (60,225) (1,531)
Accumulated impairment losses - -
Total plant and equipment 126,833 162,319
Total buildings, plant and equipment 1,151,833 1,774,819
No indicators of impairment were found for plant and equipment.
No plant or equipment is expected to be sold or disposed of within the next 12 months.
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Revaluation of non-fnancial assets
Revaluations are conducted in accordance with the revaluation policy stated at Note 1. An
independent valuer conducted a revaluation of the leasehold improvements as at 30 June 2012.
A revaluation of all plant and equipment assets was conducted as at 30 June 2011; it was decided
that a further revaluation of these assets was not required for 2012 as they are subject to only
insignifcant changes in fair value.
Revaluation decrement for leasehold improvements was $218,439 (2011: increment of $313,759).
This decrement was transferred to the asset revaulation surplus by asset class and included in the
equity section of the balance sheet. No decrements were expensed (2011: nil).
Note 6C: Reconciliation of the Opening and Closing Balances of Buildings,
Plant and Equipment (2011-12)
Buildings Plant &
equipment
Total
$ $ $
As at 1 July 2011
Gross book value 1,612,500 163,850 1,776,350
Adjustment to opening gross book value - - -
Accumulated depreciation and impairment - (1,531) (1,531)
Adjustment to opening accumulated depreciation
and impairment
- - -
Net book value 1 July 2011 1,612,500 162,319 1,774,819
Additions:
By purchase 13,447 32,309 45,756
First recognised - - -
From acquisition of entities or operations
(including restructuring)
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Revaluations and impairments recognised
in other comprehensive income
(218,439) - (218,439)
Revaluations and impairments recognised
in the operating statement
- - -
Depreciation expense (382,508) (64,590) (447,098)
Disposals:
Write-down of obsolete assets - (3,205) (3,205)
Net book value 30 June 2012 1,025,000 126,833 1,151,833
Net book value as of 30 June 2012
represented by:
Gross book value 1,025,000 187,059 1,212,059
Accumulated depreciation - (60,225) (60,225)
1,025,000 126,833 1,151,833
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Note 6C: Reconciliation of the Opening and Closing Balances of Buildings,
Plant and Equipment (2010-11)
Plant &
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$000 $000 $000
As at 1 July 2010
Gross book value 723,410 155,184 878,594
Accumulated depreciation and impairment - (61,326) (61,326)
Net book value 1 July 2010 723,410 93,858 817,268
Additions:
By purchase 1,024,714 152,833 1,177,547
Revaluations and impairments recognised in other
comprehensive income
313,759 - 313,759
Revaluations and impairments recognised in the
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- (15,406) (15,406)
Depreciation expense (177,468) (66,272) (243,740)
Disposals:
Write-down of obsolete assets (271,915) (2,694) (274,609)
Net book value 30 June 2011 1,612,500 162,319 1,774,819
Net book value as of 30 June 2011 represented by:
Gross book value 1,612,500 163,850 1,776,350
Accumulated depreciation - (1,531) (1,531)
1,612,500 162,319 1,774,819
Note 6D: Intangibles
2012 2011
$ $
Computer software:
Internally developed in progress 121,167 -
Internally developed in use 191,307 191,307
Purchased 14,986 14,986
Accumulated amortisation (81,737) (11,649)
Accumulated impairment losses - -
Total computer software 245,723 194,644
Total intangibles 245,723 194,644
No indicators of impairment were found for intangible assets.
No intangibles are expected to be sold or disposed of within the next 12 months.
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Gross book value 191,307 14,986 206,293
Accumulated amortisation and impairment (5,806) (5,843) (11,649)
Net book value 1 July 2011 185,501 9,143 194,644
Additions:
By purchase - - -
Internally developed 121,167 - 121,167
Amortisation (65,093) (4,995) (70,088)
Net book value 30 June 2012 241,575 4,148 245,723
Net book value as of 30 June 2012 represented by:
Gross book value 312,474 14,986 327,460
Accumulated amortisation and impairment (70,899) (10,838) (81,737)
241,575 4,148 245,723
Note 6 (Contd): Non-Financial Assets
Note 6E (Contd): Reconciliation of the Opening and Closing Balances of Intangibles 2011
Computer
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Computer
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$000 $000 $000
As at 1 July 2010
Gross book value 6,636 12,100 18,736
Accumulated amortisation and impairment - (1,008) (1,008)
Net book value 1 July 2010 6,636 11,092 17,728
Additions:
By purchase - 2,886 2,886
Internally developed 184,671 - 184,671
Amortisation (5,806) (4,835) (10,641)
Net book value 30 June 2011 185,501 9,143 194,644
Net book value as of 30 June 2011 represented by:
Gross book value 191,307 14,986 206,293
Accumulated amortisation and impairment (5,806) (5,843) (11,649)
185,501 9,143 194,644
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Note 6F: Other Non-Financial Assets
Prepayments 55,503 86,232
Total other non-fnancial assets 55,503 86,232
Total other non-fnancial assets - are expected to be recovered in:
No more than 12 months 55,503 86,232
More than 12 months - -
Total other non-fnancial assets 55,503 86,232
No indicators of impairment were found for other non-fnancial assets.
Note 7: Payables
2012 2011
$ $
Note 7A: Suppliers
Trade creditors and accruals 865,075 927,869
Total supplier payables 865,075 927,869
Supplier payables expected to be settled within 12 months:
Related entities 269,396 186,253
External parties 595,679 741,616
Total 865,075 927,869
Settlement is usually made within 30 days.
Note 7B: Other Payables
Wages and salaries 308,022 279,241
Superannuation 45,119 38,922
Unearned income (Commonwealth-funded projects) 72,230 103,099
Total other payables 425,371 421,262
Total other payables are expected to be settled in:
No more than 12 months 425,371 421,262
More than 12 months - -
Total other payables 425,371 421,262
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2012 2011
$ $
Note 8A: Employee Provisions
Leave 3,303,581 2,842,288
Total employee provisions 3,303,581 2,842,288
Employee provisions are expected to be settled in:
No more than 12 months 1,068,155 1,080,408
More than 12 months 2,235,426 1,761,880
Total employee provisions 3,303,581 2,842,288
Note 9: Cash Flow Reconciliation
2012 2011
$ $
Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents as per
Balance Sheet to Cash Flow Statement
Cash and cash equivalents as per:
Cash fow statement 297,794 290,629
Balance sheet 297,794 290,629
Diference - -
Reconciliation of net cost of services to net cash from
operating activities:
Net cost of services (10,054,976) (9,077,782)
Add revenue from Government 8,932,000 8,639,000
Cash from (to) the OPA 387,729 (944,159)
Adjustments for non-cash items
Depreciation / amortisation 517,186 254,381
Net write down of assets 3,205 290,014
Changes in assets / liabilities
(Increase) / decrease in net receivables (69,936) 290,556
(Increase) / decrease in prepayments 30,727 134,729
(Increase) / decrease in GST receivables 25,543 (45,253)
Increase / (decrease) in employee provisions 461,294 519,793
Increase / (decrease) in supplier payables (64,105) 121,989
Increase / (decrease) in other payable 5,421 (53,535)
Net cash from (used by) operating activities 174,088 129,733
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Note 10A: Senior Executive Remuneration Expenses for the Reporting Period
2012 2011
$ $
Short-term employee benefts:
Salary 822,129 746,067
Annual leave accrued 76,663 62,897
Other 136,867 158,147
Total short-term employee benefts 1,035,659 967,111
Post-employment benefts:
Superannuation 167,466 153,381
Total post-employment benefts 167,466 153,381
Other long-term benefts:
Long-service leave 58,781 19,871
Total other long-term benefts 58,781 19,871
Total employment benefts 1,261,907 1,140,363
Notes:
1. Note 10A is prepared on an accrual basis (therefore the performance bonus expenses disclosed
above may difer from the cash Bonus paid in Note 10B).
2. Note 10A excludes acting arrangements and part-year service where total remuneration
expensed for a senior executive was less than $150,000.
3. Other includes reportable fringe benefts, motor vehicle allowances and other allowances.
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1. This table reports substantive senior executives who received remuneration during the reporting
period. Each row is an averaged fgure based on headcount for individuals in the band.
2. Reportable salary includes the following:
a) gross payments (less any bonuses paid, which are separated out and disclosed in the
bonus paid column);
b) reportable fringe benefts (at the net amount prior to grossing up to account for tax
benefts); and
c) exempt foreign employment income.
3. The contributed superannuation amount is the average actual superannuation contributions
paid to senior executives in that reportable remuneration band during the reporting period,
including any salary sacrifced amounts, as per the individuals payroll records and payment
summaries.
4. Reportable allowances are the average actual allowances paid as per the total allowances
line on individuals payment summaries.
5. Bonus paid represents average actual bonuses paid during the reporting period in that
reportable remuneration band. The bonus paid within a particular band may vary between
fnancial years due to various factors such as individuals commencing with or leaving the entity
during the fnancial year.
6. Various salary sacrifce arrangements were available to senior executives including
superannuation, motor vehicle and expense payment fringe benefts. Salary sacrifce benefts
are reported in the reportable salary column, excluding salary sacrifced superannuation, which
is reported in the contributed superannuation column.
Note 10C: Other Highly Paid Staf
2012
Average annual
reportable
remuneration Staf
Reportable
salary
Contributed
superannuation
Reportable
allowances
Bonus
paid Total
No. $ $ $ $ $
Total
remuneration
(including
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$150,000 to
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5 133,211 21,163 - - 154,374
Total 5
There were no Other Highly Paid Staf for 2011.
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1. This table reports staf:
a) who were employed by the entity during the reporting period;
b) whose reportable remuneration was $150,000 or more for the fnancial period; and
c) were not required to be disclosed in Tables A, B or director disclosures.
Each row is an averaged fgure based on headcount for individuals in the band.
2. Reportable salary includes the following:
a) gross payments (less any bonuses paid, which are separated out and disclosed in the
bonus paid column);
b) reportable fringe benefts (at the net amount prior to grossing up to account for tax
benefts); and
c) exempt foreign employment income.
3. The contributed superannuation amount is the average actual superannuation contributions
paid to staf in that reportable remuneration band during the reporting period, including any salary
sacrifced amounts, as per the individuals payroll records and payment summaries.
4. Reportable allowances are the average actual allowances paid as per the total allowances
line on individuals payment summaries.
5. Bonus paid represents average actual bonuses paid during the reporting period in that
reportable remuneration band. The bonus paid within a particular band may vary between
fnancial years due to various factors such as individuals commencing with or leaving the entity
during the fnancial year.
6. Various salary sacrifce arrangements were available to other highly paid staf including
superannuation, motor vehicle and expense payment fringe benefts. Salary sacrifce benefts
are reported in the reportable salary column, excluding salary sacrifced superannuation, which
is reported in the contributed superannuation column.
Note 11: Remuneration of Auditors
2012 2011
$ $
Financial statement audit services were provided free of charge to
the Agency by the ANAO.
Fair value of the services provided
Financial statement audit services 46,000 46,000
46,000 46,000
No other services were provided by the auditors of the fnancial statements.
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Note 12: Financial Instruments
2012 2011
$ $
Note 12A: Categories of Financial Instruments
Financial Assets
Loans and receivables:
Cash and cash equivalents 297,794 290,629
Trade receivables 45,055 211,438
Accrued revenue 236,319 -
Total 579,168 502,067
Carrying amount of fnancial assets 579,168 502,067
Financial Liabilities
At amortised cost:
Trade creditors and accruals 865,075 927,869
Unearned income (Commonwealth-funded projects) 72,230 103,099
Total 937,305 1,030,968
Carrying amount of fnancial liabilities 937,305 1,030,968
No income or expense from fnancial instruments for 2011-12 (2011: nil).
Note 12B: Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Carrying
amount
Fair value Carrying
amount
Fair value
2012 2012 2011 2011
$ $ $ $
Financial Assets
Cash and cash equivalents 297,794 297,794 290,629 290,629
Trade receivables 45,055 45,055 211,438 211,438
Accrued revenue 236,319 236,319 - -
Total 579,168 579,168 502,067 502,067
Financial Liabilities
Trade creditors and accruals 865,075 865,075 927,869 927,869
Unearned income (Commonwealth-
funded projects)
72,230 72,230 103,099 103,099
Total 937,305 937,305 1,030,968 1,030,968
1. The fair value for each class of fnancial asset and fnancial liability are the same as the carrying
amount due to the short-term nature of each class held.
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Note 12 (Contd): Financial Instruments
Note 12C: Credit Risk
Safe Work Australia is exposed to minimal credit risk as loans and receivables are cash and trade
receivables. The maximum exposure to credit risk is the risk that arises from potential default of
a debtor. This amount is equal to the total amount of trade receivables in 2012: $45,055 (2011:
$211,438). The Agency has assessed the risk of the default on payment and has determined that
an allowance for doubtful debts is not required.
Safe Work Australia has no signifcant exposures to any concentrations of credit risk. The Agency
holds no collateral to mitigate against credit risk.
The following table illustrates Safe Work Australias gross exposure to credit risk, excluding
any collateral or credit enhancements.
2012 2011
$ $
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents 297,794 290,629
Trade receivables 45,055 211,438
Accrued revenue 236,319 -
Total 579,168 502,067
Financial liabilities
Trade creditors and accruals 865,075 927,869
Unearned income (Commonwealth-funded projects) 72,230 103,099
Total 937,305 1,030,968
Credit quality of fnancial instruments not past due or individually determined as impaired
Not past due
nor impaired
Not past due
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Past due or
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Past due or
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2012 2011 2012 2011
$ $ $ $
Cash and cash equivalents 297,794 290,629 - -
Trade receivables 45,000 211,438 55 -
Accrued revenue 236,319 236,319
Total 342,794 502,067 55 -
Ageing of fnancial assets that were past due but not impaired for 2012
0 to 30 days 31 to 60
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$ $ $ $ $
Trade receivables - 55 - - 55
Total - 55 - - 55
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Trade receivables - - - - -
Total - - - - -
Note 12 (Contd): Financial Instruments
Note 12D: Liquidity Risk
The Agency is jointly funded by Commonwealth, state and territory governments. The Agency
manages its budgeted funds to ensure it has adequate funds to meet payments as they fall due.
In addition, the Agency has policies in place to ensure timely payments are made when due and
has no past experience of default.
Maturities for non-derivative fnancial liabilities 2012
On demand within 1 year Total
$ $ $
Trade creditors and accruals - 865,075 865,075
Unearned income (Commonwealth-funded
projects)
72,230 72,230
Total - 937,305 937,305
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Trade creditors and accruals - 927,869 927,869
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Total - 1,030,968 1,030,968
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Note 14 (contd): Appropriations
Table C: Unspent Annual Appropriations (Recoverable GST exclusive)
Authority
2012 2011 2012 2011
$ $ $000 $000
DEPARTMENTAL
Appropriation Act (No. 1) 2010-11 - - - -
Appropriation Act (No. 1) 2011-12 - - - -
Total - - - -
Note 15: Special Accounts and FMA Act Section 39 Investments
Note 15A: Special Accounts (Recoverable GST exclusive)
Safe Work Australia Special
Account (Departmental)1
2012 2011
$ $
Balance brought forward from previous period 8,507,127 7,502,339
Increases:
Appropriation credited to special account 8,932,000 8,639,000
Capital Injection - Departmental Capital Budget - 1,296,000
State and territories and Commonwealth-funded projects 9,876,583 9,691,259
Other receipts - -
Total increases 18,808,583 19,626,259
Available for payments 27,315,710 27,128,598
Decreases:
Departmental
Payments made to suppliers (6,328,008) (7,601,181)
Payments made to employees (12,861,138) (11,020,290)
Total departmental decreases (19,189,146) (18,621,471)
Total decreases (19,189,146) (18,621,471)
Total balance carried to the next period 8,126,564 8,507,127
1. Appropriation: Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 section 21.
Establishing Instrument: Safe Work Australia Act 2008.
Purpose: To provide a source of fnance to resource Safe Work Australia.
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Compliance with Statutory Conditions for Payments from the Consolidated Revenue Fund
Section 83 of the Constitution provides that no amount may be paid out of the Consolidated
Revenue Fund except under an appropriation made by law. The Department of Finance and
Deregulation (DoFD) provided information to all agencies in 2011 regarding the risks of non-
compliance with statutory conditions on payments from special appropriations, including special
accounts. The possibility of this being an issue for Safe Work Australia was reported in the notes
to the 2010-11 fnancial statements and Safe Work Australia undertook to investigate the issue
during 2011-12. During 2011-12 Safe Work Australia assessed the potential risk of non-compliance
with s83 of the Constitution from payments from Safe Work Australias Special Account. Safe Work
Australia concluded that this risk was low, as payments from the Special Account are not required
to meet any statutory or other preconditions. The results of the testing did not reveal any control
weaknesses or non-compliance with s83.
Note 16: Compensation and Debt Relief
2012 2011
$ $
Compensation and Debt Relief
No payments were made during the reporting period
(2011: No payments made).
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Compensation and Debt Relief - Departmental
No Act of Grace payments were expended during
the reporting period (2011: No expenses).
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No waivers of amounts owing to the Australian Government were
made pursuant to subsection 34(1) of the Financial Management
and Accountability Act 1997.(2011: No waivers)
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No payments were provided under the Compensation for Detriment
caused by Defective Administration (CDDA) Scheme during the
reporting period. (2011: No payments)
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No ex-gratia payments were provided for during the reporting period.
(2011: No payments).
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No payments were provided in special circumstances relating to
APS employment pursuant to section 73 of the Public Service Act 1999
(PS Act) during the reporting period (2011: No payments).
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Note 17: Reporting of Outcomes
Safe Work Australia has a single outcome and single program. The outcome is: Safer and more
productive Australian workplaces through harmonising national occupational health and safety
and workers compensation arrangements.
Note 17A: Net Cost of Outcome Delivery
Outcome 1 Total
2012 2011 2012 2011
$ $ $ $
Departmental
Expenses 20,078,363 18,328,248 20,078,363 18,328,248
Own-source income 10,023,386 9,250,466 10,023,386 9,250,466
Net cost/(contribution)
of outcome delivery
10,054,976 9,077,782 10,054,976 9,077,782
Outcome 1 is described in Note 1.1. Net costs shown include intra-government costs that are
eliminated in calculating the actual Budget Outcome. Refer to Outcome 1 Resourcing Table
on page 81 of this Annual Report.
Note 17B: Major Classes of Departmental Expense, Income, Assets and Liabilities by Outcome
Safe Work Australia has one outcome, described above. The split for departmental expenses
and income is derived from the statement of comprehensive income. The split for assets and
liabilities is derived from the balance sheet.
Note 18: Net Cash Appropriation Arrangements
2012 2011
$ $
Total comprehensive income (loss) less depreciation/amortisation
expenses previously funded through revenue appropriations1
(824,230) 129,358
Plus: depreciation/amortisation expenses previously funded through
revenue appropriation
(517,186) (254,381)
Total comprehensive income (loss) - as per the Statement of
Comprehensive Income
(1,341,416) (125,023)
1. From 2010-11, the Government introduced net cash appropriation arrangements, where
revenue appropriations for depreciation/amortisation expenses ceased. Entities now receive
a separate capital budget provided through equity appropriations. Capital budgets are to be
appropriated in the period when cash payment for capital expenditure is required.
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Appendices
Part 6
APPENDIX A: Establishment of Safe Work Australia
December 1985
December 2005
National Occupational Health and Safety Commission
In October 1984 NOHSC was established administratively to lead
and coordinate national eforts to prevent workplace death, injury
and disease.
In 1985 NOHSC was established as a tripartite statutory authority
under the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission Act
1985. It was a Commonwealth authority for the purposes of the
Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997.
Ocober 2005
March 2009
Australian Safety and Compensation Council
The Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations announced
the government would replace NOHSC with an administrative
tripartite advisory body, the Australian Safety and Compensation
Council (ASCC).
DEEWR was directly appropriated to support the functions
previously delivered by NOHSC from February 2005. These
functions were undertaken by the Ofce of the ASCC. The ASCC
was established administratively in October 2005.
On 1 January 2006 NOHSC was abolished and the Australian
Workplace Safety Standards Act 2005 commenced providing the
ASCC with the statutory function to declare National Standards
and Codes of Practices for work health and safety.
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March 2009
COAG signed the IGA in July 2008. The agreement provided for
the establishment of a new national tripartite body with primary
responsibility for driving national policy development for work
health and safety and workers compensation including the
development of model WHS laws.
The Safe Work Australia Bill 2008 was introduced into the
Australian Parliament on 4 September 2008. Following two
attempts to have the legislation passed in the Senate,
the Bill was laid aside on 4 December 2008.
On 12 February 2009 the Ministerial Council agreed Safe Work
Australia would be established as an Executive Agency under
the Public Service Act 1999.
The establishment of Safe Work Australia administratively was
considered necessary to ensure the timetable for work health and
safety harmonisation determined by COAG was not jeopardised.
April 2009
June 2009
Safe Work Australia
On 31 March 2009 the ASCC was abolished and the Safe Work
Australia Council was created.
On 1 April 2009 Safe Work Australia was established as an
independent, separately branded entity within DEEWR
to support the work of the Safe Work Australia Council.
Safe Work Australia was co-funded by the Commonwealth, state
and territory governments and replaced the Ofce of the ASCC.
July 2009
October 2009
Safe Work Australia
On 1 July 2009 Safe Work Australia was established as an Executive
Agency under the Public Service Act 1996 and prescribed under
the FMA Act 1997.
November 2009 -
present
Safe Work Australia
On 1 November 2009 Safe Work Australia was established
as a Statutory Agency under the Safe Work Australia Act.
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APPENDIX B: Functions of Safe Work Australia
Safe Work Australias functions under the Safe Work Australia Act 2008 are to:
a. develop national policy relating to work health and safety and workers compensation
b. prepare model WHS laws and, if necessary, revise them:
for approval by the Ministerial Council, and
for adoption as laws of the Commonwealth and each of the states and territories
c. prepare model Codes of Practice relating to work health and safety and, if necessary,
revise them:
for approval by the Ministerial Council, and
for adoption as Codes of Practice of the Commonwealth and each of the States and
territories and made under laws of those jurisdictions that adopt the approved model
WHS laws
d. prepare other material relating to work health and safety and, if necessary, revise that
material
e. develop a policy, for approval by the Ministerial Council, dealing with the compliance
and enforcement of the Australian laws that adopt the approved model WHS laws, to
ensure that a nationally consistent approach is taken to compliance and enforcement
f. monitor the adoption by the Commonwealth, states and territories of:
the approved model WHS laws as a law of those jurisdictions
the approved model WHS Codes of Practice as Codes of Practice of those jurisdictions,
and
the approved work health and safety compliance and enforcement policy
as a policy of those jurisdictions
g. collect, analyse and publish data or other information relating to work health and
safety and workers compensation in order to inform the development or evaluation
of policies in relation to those matters
h. conduct and publish research relating to work health and safety and workers
compensation in order to inform the development or evaluation of policies in relation
to those matters
i. revise and further develop the National OHS Strategy 20022012 released by the
Ministerial Council on 24 May 2002, as amended from time to time
j. develop and promote national strategies to raise awareness of work health
and safety and workers compensation
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harmonising workers compensation arrangements across the Commonwealth,
states and territories, and
national workers compensation arrangements for employers with workers
in more than one of those jurisdictions
l. advise the Ministerial Council on matters relating to work health and safety
or workers compensation
m. liaise with other countries or international organisations on matters relating
to work health and safety or workers compensation, and
n. perform such other functions that are conferred on it by, or under, the Safe Work
Australia Act 2008 or any other Commonwealth Act.
APPENDIX C: Publication list
Safe Work Australia produced 76 publications in 201112 including 11 model Codes
of Practice. These publications are listed below.
August 2011
Mesothelioma in Australia Incidence 1982 to 2007 Mortality 1997 to 2007
September 2011
Interpretive Guideline model Work Health and Safety Act the meaning of person
conducting a business or undertaking
Interpretive Guideline model Work Health and Safety Act the meaning of
reasonably practicable
Interpretive Guideline model Work Health and Safety Act the health and safety
duty of an ofcer under section 27
National Compliance and Enforcement Policy
Something to Think About Motivations, Attitudes, Perceptions and Skills in Work
Health and Safety
Motivations, Attitudes, Perceptions and Skills What they said about work health
and safety in 2010
October 2011
Safe Work Australia Operational Plan 201112
Comparative Performance Monitoring Report 13th Edition
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Guide to the Model Work Health and Safety Regulations
Model Work Health and Safety Regulations Transitional Principles
Safe Work Australia Fact Sheet
First aiders Legislative Fact Sheet Series
Decision Regulation Impact Statement for National Harmonisation of Work Health
and Safety Regulations and Codes of Practice
Model Work Health and Safety Regulations
Safe Work Australia Annual Report 201011
December 2011
Model Code of Practice How to Safely Remove Asbestos
Model Code of Practice Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals
Model Code of Practice Hazardous Manual Tasks
Model Code of Practice Labelling of Workplace Hazardous Chemicals
Workplace Exposure Standards for Airborne Contaminants
Safe Work Australian Issue 7 December 2011
Model Code of Practice Confned Spaces
Brief Review on Health Efects of Laser Printer Emissions Measured as Particles
Information Sheet Assessing and Controlling Laser Printer Particle Emissions
in Workplace Environments
Nanoparticles from Printer Emissions in Workplace Environments
Model Code of Practice Managing the Work Environment and Facilities
How volunteer organisations can comply with the model Work Health and Safety Act
Legislative Fact Sheet Series
Model Code of Practice How to Manage and Control Asbestos in the Workplace
Model Code of Practice How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks
Model Code of Practice Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work
Model Code of Practice Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces
Volunteer ofcers and their duties under the model Work Health and Safety Act
Legislative Fact Sheet Series
Volunteer organisations and the model Work Health and Safety Act Legislative Fact
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Model Code of Practice Work Health and Safety Consultation, Cooperation and
Coordination
Policy for transitioning to new requirements in approved Codes of Practice on 1
January 2012
January 2012
Explanatory Statement for the model Work Health and Safety Regulations
Worker Representation and Participation Guide
Work-related injuries in Australia: Who did and didnt receive workers compensation
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Notifable Fatalities Monthly Report
February 2012
Interpretive Guideline model Work Health and Safety Act discriminatory, coercive
or misleading conduct
Slips and trips fact sheet
Emergency plans fact sheet
Labour hire duties of persons conducting a business or undertaking Legislative Fact
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Falling objects fact sheet
March 2012
Guide for Major Hazard Facilities Developing a Safety Case Outline
Occupational Contact Dermatitis: A review of 18 years of data from an occupational
dermatology clinic in Australia
National Hazard Exposure Worker Surveillance: Chemical exposure and the provision
of chemical exposure control measures in Australian workplaces
Australian workers dermal exposures to wet work and chemicals and the causes and
characteristics of occupational skin disease: A summary of the fndings and policy
implications of three research reports
The cost of work-related injury and illness for Australian employers, workers and the
community 200809
Work-related Traumatic Injury Fatalities 200910
Guide for Major Hazard Facilities Providing information to the community
Guide for Major Hazard Facilities Emergency plans
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Guide for Major Hazard Facilities Preparation of a safety case
Guide for Major Hazard Facilities Safety Assessment
Guide for Major Hazard Facilities Safety case: Demonstrating the adequacy of safety
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Guide for Major Hazard Facilities Safety Management Systems
Guide for Major Hazard Facilities Information, training and instruction for workers
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Compendium of Workers Compensation Statistics Australia 200910
Safe handling and use of carbon nanotubes
Safe handling and use of carbon nanotubes in the workplace information sheet
April 2012
Understanding Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals
Hazardous chemicals register fact sheet
Guidance of the Classifcation of Hazardous Chemicals under the work health and
safety Regulations
Placard and manifest requirements under the work health and safety Regulations
Comparison of Workers Compensation Arrangements in Australia and New Zealand
(2012)
Guidance on the Interpretation of Workplace Exposure Standards for Airborne
Contaminants
Classifcation and labelling for workplace hazardous chemicals poster
Controlling Risks Associated with Electroplating
Key Work Health and Safety Statistics Booklet Australia 2012
May 2012
Notifed Fatalities Statistical Report 201011
Laser classifcation and potential hazards
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Key Workers Compensation Information, Australia 2012
Incident Notifcation Fact Sheet
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and guidance material
Model Codes of Practice
First set
How to Manage Work Health
and Safety Risks
Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing
Loss at Work
Hazardous Manual Tasks Confned Spaces
Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces How to Safely Remove Asbestos
Labelling of Workplace Hazardous
Chemicals
Managing the Work Environment and
Facilities
Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for
Hazardous Chemicals
Work Health and Safety Consultation,
Cooperation and Coordination
How to Manage and Control Asbestos in
the Workplace
Second set
First Aid in the Workplace Preventing Falls in Housing Construction
Construction Work Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals
Excavation Work Spray Painting and Powder Coating
Demolition Work Safe Design of Structures
Welding Processes Abrasive Blasting
Managing Electrical Risks at the Workplace
Third set
Safe Design, Manufacture, Import and
Supply of Plant
Working in the Vicinity of Overhead and
Underground Electrical Lines
Formwork and Falsework Trafc Management in Workplaces
Scafolding Work
Fourth set
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Managing Security Risks in the Cash-in-
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Managing Risks of Plant used in Rural
Workplaces
Amusement Devices Managing Risks in Forestry Operations
Industrial Lift Trucks Cranes
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Worker Representation and Participation Major Hazard Facilities Guides:
Providing information to the
community
Preparation of a safety case
Safety assessment
Controlling Risks Associated with
Electroplating
Guidance on the Classifcation of
Hazardous Chemicals under the WHS
Regulations
Guidance on the Interpretation of
Workplace Exposure Standards for
Airborne Contaminants
Safety case: Demonstrating the
adequacy of safety management
and control measures
Information, training and
instruction for workers and
other persons at the facility
Notifcation and determination
Emergency plans
Safety management systems
Developing a safety case outline
Safe Handling and Use of Carbon
Nanotubes
Placard and manifest requirements under
the WHS Regulations
Fact sheets
Falling objects Slips and trips
Emergency plans Incident Notifcation
Incident notifcation Laser classifcation and potential hazards
Understanding Labels for Hazardous
Chemicals
Hazardous chemicals register
Understanding Safety Data Sheets for
Hazardous Chemicals
NOTES:
Endorsed in-principle by Ministerial Council on 10 August 2011.
On 13 July 2012 the Select Council of Workplace Relations Chair advised jurisdictions
to adopt and implement these codes.
Released for public comment from 2 April 22 June 2012.
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In 201112, Safe Work Australia spent the following amounts over the reporting
threshold of $11 900 on non-campaign advertising and market research.
ADVERTISING
COST
PROVIDER REASON FOR PLACEMENT
$57 557.40 Adcorp Gazettal notices for the model WHS legislation
and Codes of Practice; public notices for the public
comment period for the draft model WHS Regulations
and Codes of Practice for Mining.
$39 930 Taylor Nelson
Sofries
Market testing the design for the
Model Codes of Practice.
Safe Work Australia did not conduct any formal advertising campaigns during 201112.
APPENDIX F: National disability strategy
Since 1994 Commonwealth departments and agencies have reported on their
performance as policy adviser, purchaser, employer, regulator and provider under the
Commonwealth Disability Strategy. In 200708, reporting on the employer role was
transferred to the Australian Public Service Commissions State of the Service Report and
the APS Statistical Bulletin. These reports are available at www.apsc.gov.au. From 201011
departments and agencies have no longer been required to report on these functions.
The Commonwealth Disability Strategy has been overtaken by a new National Disability
Strategy which sets out a ten year national policy framework for improving life for
Australians with disability, their families and carers. A high level report to track progress
for people with disability at a national level will be produced by the Standing Council on
Community, Housing and Disability Services to the Council of Australian Governments
and will be available at www.fahcsia.gov.au. The Social Inclusion Measurement and
Reporting Strategy agreed by the Government in December 2009 will also include
some reporting on disability matters in its regular How Australia is Faring report and,
if appropriate, in strategic change indicators in agency Annual Reports. More detail
on social inclusion matters can be found at www.socialinclusion.gov.au.
Safe Work Australia is committed to embracing the principles of equity and diversity in its
daily business. Our aim is to provide an inclusive work environment by recognising and
valuing individual diferences and by providing a fair and harmonious workplace ofering
opportunities for all employees to achieve their full potential.
Safe Work Australias Equity and Diversity Ofcer provides information and raises
awareness of equity and diversity issues, promotes workplaces free of discrimination
and harassment and implements equity and diversity strategies.
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APPENDIX G: Ecologically sustainable development
and environmental performance
Section 516A of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 requires
government organisations to report annually on their environmental performance and
contribution to ecologically sustainable development.
Safe Work Australia operations refect ecologically sustainable development principles by:
operating a paper, plastic, glass and cardboard recycling program
efective electricity usage through efcient ofce machinery
paper and toner cartridge recycling
low wattage lights used throughout the Safe Work Australia ofce, and
operating lighting through motion sensors to reduce energy consumption.
Safe Work Australia is engaging in strategies to be in line with the Australian Government
ICT Sustainability Plan 20102015. This plan outlines strategies and actions to assist
Australian Government agencies introduce low carbon emission initiatives to improve
the sustainability of their information and communications technology operations.
Some of the initiatives already implemented by Safe Work Australia include:
rollout of new energy efcient computers and monitors
upgrade to Windows 7 which has enabled advanced power management capabilities
installing Print on Demand printers to reduce the number of individual printers in use
and reduce paper waste
automated toner ordering to reduce toner wastage, and
enterprise level power management and reporting software.
During 201112 Safe Work Australia has reduced the number of allocated stand alone
and network printers. Staf are encouraged to print to one central location and to utilise
a print on demand facility which has reduced the amount of uncollected printing.
This has improved Safe Work Australias environmental performance and confrmed its
commitment to an ecologically sustainable future. This initiative will continue in 201213.
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Acronyms and abbreviations
ACRONYM /
ABBREVIATION
MEANING
ACCI Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
ACTU Australian Council of Trade Unions
AFER Australian Forum of Explosives Regulators
Ai Group Australian Industry Group
AMR Australian Mesothelioma Registry
ANAO Australian National Audit Ofce
ANU Australian National University
APS Australian Public Service
APSC Australian Public Service Commission
ARC Australian Research Council
ASCC Australian Safety and Compensation Council
CAG Communications Advisory Group
CDP Capability Development Program
COAG Council of Australian Governments
DEEWR Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
ESD Ecologically sustainable development
FMA Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997
FOI Freedom of Information Act 1982
HSMA Health and Safety Management Arrangements
HSR Health and safety representative
HWCA Heads of Workers Compensation Authorities
HWSA Heads of Workplace Safety Authorities
IGA Intergovernmental Agreement for Regulatory and Operational
Reform in Occupational Health and Safety
References and
Indexes
Part 7
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ACRONYM /
ABBREVIATION
MEANING
MOU Memorandum of Understanding
NMSF National Mine Safety Framework
NOHSC National Occupational Health and Safety Commission
OECD Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development
OHS Occupational health and safety
PBS Portfolio Budget Statements
PSA Public Service Act 1999
RED Advisory
Group
Research, Evaluation and Data Advisory Group
RIS Regulation impact statement
SCWR Select Council on Workplace Relations
SES Senior Executive Service
SIG-OHS Strategic Issues Group on Occupational Health and Safety
SIG-WHS Strategic Issues Group on Work Health and Safety
SIG-Workers
Compensation
Strategic Issues Group on Workers Compensation
SRCC Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission
WCF Workplace Consultative Forum
WHS Work health and safety
Glossary of terms
TERM DESCRIPTION
Australian Strategy The Australian Strategy sets out the long term vision of Safe
Work Australia healthy, safe and productive working lives.
The Australian Strategy includes a number of outcomes, targets
and priorities to assist Safe Work Australia achieve this vision.
Codes of Practice A Code of Practice is a practical guide to achieve the standards
of health and safety required under the model WHS Act and
model WHS Regulations. Codes of Practice provide duty
holders with guidance on efective ways to control workplace
hazards and manage work health and safety risks.
Executive Agency An Executive Agency is established by an order of the Governor
General (Public Service Act 1999, section 65).
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Ministerial Council Refers to the Select Council on Workplace Relations
formerly the Workplace Relations Ministers Council and
comprises Commonwealth, state and territory Ministers
with responsibility for workplace relations and work health
and safety.
Model WHS Act The model WHS Act has been developed under the
Inter-Governmental Agreement for Regulatory and Operational
Reform in Occupational Health and Safety as part of the new
harmonised work health and safety framework in Australia.
The model WHS Act was endorsed by the Workplace Relations
Ministers Council on 11 December 2012.
Model WHS
Regulations
The model WHS Regulations support the model WHS Act
and cover a wide range of matters relating to work health
and safety.
Portfolio Budget
Statements (PBS)
The PBS inform Senators and Members of Parliament of the
proposed allocation of resources to government outcomes
by agencies within the portfolio. The PBS also provide
information enabling Parliament to understand the purpose
of each outcome.
Regulation Impact
Statement (RIS)
A RIS examines the likely impacts of a proposed regulation
and a range of alternative options which could meet the
governments policy objectives.
Safe Work Australia
Strategic Plan
201013
The Strategic Plan outlines fve strategic outcomes Safe Work
Australia aims to achieve by 2013 and the strategies in place
to achieve these outcomes.
Safe Work Australia
Operational Plan
201112
The Operational Plan supports the Strategic Plan. It outlines
the activities to be undertaken to meet each strategic outcome.
Statutory Agency A Statutory Agency is a body or group of persons declared by
an Act to be a Statutory Agency for the purposes of the Public
Service Act 1999.
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Description Page numbers
Letter of transmittal iii
Table of contents 12
Index 132
Glossary 1267
Contact ofcer(s) ii
Internet home page address and Internet address
for report
ii
Review by Agency Head
Review by Chief Executive Ofcer 68
Summary of signifcant issues and developments 68
Outlook for following year 8, 1617, 25, 312,
35, 39
Departmental Overview
Role and functions 45, 115116
Organisational structure 57
Outcome and program structure 10-11
Where outcome and program structures difer
from PBS/PAES or other portfolio statements
accompanying any other additional appropriation
bills (other portfolio statements), details of
variation and reasons for change
Not applicable
Report on Performance
Review of performance during the year in relation
to programs and contribution to outcomes
1339
Report on Performance
Actual performance in relation to deliverables
and KPIs set out in PBS/PAES or other portfolio
statements
12
Where performance targets difer from the PBS/
PAES, details of both former and new targets,
and reasons for the change
Not applicable
Narrative discussion and analysis of performance 1339
Trend information 12
Contribution of risk management in achieving
objectives
51
Social inclusion outcomes 122
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Performance against service charter customer
service standards, complaints data, and the
agencys response to complaints
Not applicable
Discussion and analysis of the agencys
fnancial performance
689
Discussion of any signifcant changes from the
prior year, from budget or anticipated to have
a signifcant impact on future operations.
68
Agency resource statement and summary
resource tables by outcomes
689
Management and Accountability
Corporate Governance
Agency heads are required to certify that their
agency comply with the Commonwealth Fraud
Control Guidelines.
52
Statement of the main corporate governance
practices in place
505
Names of the senior executive and their
responsibilities
425, 579
Senior management committees and their roles 479, 53
Corporate and operational planning and
associated performance reporting and review
1013
Approach adopted to identifying areas of
signifcant fnancial or operational risk
51
Policy and practices on the establishment and
maintenance of appropriate ethical standards
50, 51
How nature and amount of remuneration for
senior executive ofcers is determined
60
External Scrutiny
Signifcant developments in external scrutiny 523
Judicial decisions and decisions of administrative
tribunals
53
Reports by the Auditor-General, a Parliamentary
Committee or the Commonwealth Ombudsman
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Management of Human Resources
Assessment of efectiveness in managing
and developing human resources to achieve
departmental objectives
5965
Impact and features of enterprise or collective
agreements, individual fexibility arrangements
(IFAs), determinations, common law contracts
and AWAs
60, 61
Training and development undertaken and its
impact
62
Work health and safety performance 645
Statistics on stafng 5960
Enterprise or collective agreements, IFAs,
determinations, common law contracts and AWAs
60, 61
Performance pay 61
Assets
management
Assessment of efectiveness of assets
management
66
Purchasing Assessment of purchasing against core policies
and principles
66
Consultants The annual report must include a summary
statement detailing the number of new
consultancy services contracts let during the
year; the total actual expenditure on all new
consultancy contracts let during the year (inclusive
of GST); the number of ongoing consultancy
contracts that were active in the reporting year;
and the total actual expenditure in the reporting
year on the ongoing consultancy contracts
(inclusive of GST). The annual report must include
a statement noting that information on contracts
and consultancies is available through the
AusTender website.
67
Australian
National
Audit Ofce
Access
Clauses
Absence of provisions in contracts allowing access
by the Auditor-General
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Exempt
contracts
Contracts exempt from the AusTender 66
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Financial
Statements
Financial Statements 71111
Other Mandatory Information
Work health and safety (Schedule 2, Part 4
of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011)
645
Advertising and Market Research (Section 311A
of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918) and
statement on advertising campaigns
122
Ecologically sustainable development and
environmental performance (Section 516A
of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity
Conservation Act 1999)
123
Compliance with the agencys obligations under
the Carer Recognition Act 2010
Not applicable
Grant programs 67
Disability reporting explicit and transparent
reference to agency level information available
through other reporting mechanisms
122
Information Publication Scheme statement 55
Correction of material errors in previous annual
report
Not applicable
List of Requirements 128
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A
Abu Dhabi Environmental, Health
and Safety Centre, 26
accountability, 524 see also corporate
governance
accountability for work health
and safety promotion of, 7
administrative tribunal decisions, 53
advertising and market research, 122
advisory groups, 42, 489
agriculture sector, 8
airborne contaminants, 31
asbestos
compensation for asbestos-related
diseases, 39
exposure and mesothelioma, 37
removal competencies, 30
assets management, 66
Audit Committee, 53, 54
Auditor-General see Australian National
Audit Ofce
audits
fnancial, 53, 54
governance evaluation and review, 55
independent auditors report, 723
safety audit of premises, 65
AusTender, 67
Australian Chamber of Commerce
and Industry, 18
Australian Council of Trade Unions, 18
Australian Forum of Explosives
Regulators, 31
Australian Industry Group, 18
Australian Mesothelioma Registry, 34, 35,
37, 67
Australian National Audit Ofce, 52, 53, 55,
66
Australian National University, 25
Australian Public Service Code of Conduct
and Values, 50, 64
Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy
20122022, 5, 6, 12, 35, 36
awards
Safe Work Australia Awards, 7, 14,
1921
sponsored by Safe Work Australia, 15
B
business continuity arrangements, 51
business plans see plans and planning
C
cancer registries see mesothelioma
register
Capability Development Program, 62
capital requirements, 68
cardiovascular disease, 34, 35
Chair, 19, 42, 60
chemicals, classifcation and labelling, 29
Chief Executive Instructions, 53
Chief Executive Ofcer, 58|
remuneration, 60
review of year, 68
role, 4, 5, 50
China, delegations from, 27
Cochrane Occupational Health Review
Group Advisory Board, 24
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Codes of Practice, 6, 8, 289, 312, 1201
Coleman, Janine (award winner), 7, 18
collective agreements, 60
Comcare claims, 65
Commonwealth Disability Strategy, 122
Commonwealth Fraud Control Guidelines,
52
Commonwealth Ombudsman, 53
Commonwealth Procurement Guidelines,
66, 67
communication with staf, 623
Communications Advisory Group, 48
community engagement, 7
Comparison of Workers Compensation
Arrangements in Australia and New
Zealand, 16, 39
competency, 30, 31
conferences
attended by Safe Work Australia, 8, 26
sponsored by Safe Work Australia, 15
Construction and Property Services
Industry Skills Council, 30
construction sector, 8
consultants, 67
consultative arrangements
public consultation, 1314, 36
with staf, 623, 64
contact ofcer, ii
contracting see purchasing
corporate governance, 505 see also
decision making framework
corporate plans see plans and planning
corporate services, 67
costs of work-related injury and illness, 16,
22
Council of Australian Governments, 4
court decisions, 53
D
data collection and reporting, 16, 334, 35
datasets, 334
decision making framework, 412 see also
corporate governance
defnitions of terms, 1267
Department of Education, Employment
and Workplace Relations
MoU with, 64, 67
Department of Finance and Deregulation,
68
determinations, 60
disability reporting, 122
dust diseases, 39 see also mesothelioma
register
E
ecologically sustainable development, 123
economic costs of work-related injury
and illness, 16, 22
employees see staf
employers
multi-state employer issues, 39
enabling legislation, 4
enabling services, 67
enterprise agreements, 60
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equity see social justice and equity
ethical standards, 50, 51
European Agency for Health and Safety
at Work, 22
exempt contracts, 66
explosives legislation, 31
external scrutiny, 523
F
fatalities, work-related, 7, 34
fnancial management, 669
Financial Management and Accountability
Act 1997, 5, 50, 53, 67
fnancial performance, 689
fnancial statements, 71111
fraud control, 51, 52
freedom of information, 55
functions, 5, 11516
funding, 4
future see outlook
G
Global Network of World Health
Organisation Collaborating Centres
for Occupational Health, 8, 26
Globally Harmonized System
of Classifcation and Labelling
of Chemicals, 29
glossary, 1267
governance, 505 see also decision
making framework
grants, 67
H
harmonisation of laws
evaluation of, 28, 30
see also work health and safety laws
hazard surveillance research, 34
Heads of Workers Compensation
Authorities, 50
Heads of Workplace Safety Authorities, 49
health and safety management
nationally see work health and safety
in Safe Work Australia, 645
high risk work, 31
licensing of, 30
history of Safe Work Australia, 11314
Hub Fruit Bowl, South Australia
(award winner), 20
human resources management, 5965
I
Information Publication Scheme, 55
information technology
services, 67
sustainability initiatives, 123
Intergovernmental Agreement for
Regulatory and Operational Reform in
Occupational Health and Safety, 4
internal audit arrangements, 54
international activities, 7, 8, 24, 267
International Congress for Occupational
Health, 30th, Cancun, Mexico, 8, 26
International Labour Organisation, 7
International Life Science Institute
Research Foundation NanoRelease
Project, 24
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International Organisation for
Standardisation Nanotechnology
Technical Committee, 7, 24
Internet address, ii
Irvine, Natalie (award winner), 21
J
judicial decisions, 53
K
key performance indicators, 11, 12
L
learning and development, 62
legislation
establishing Safe Work Australia, 4
legislative framework, 50
uniform work health and safety laws
see work health and safety laws
letter of transmittal, iii
licensing of high risk work, 30, 31
M
management and accountability, 4155
market research, 122
Members, 4, 41, 426
Chair, 19, 42, 60
satisfaction rating (agencys
performance), 12
Memoranda of Understanding
with APSC, 67
with Comcare, 67
with DEEWR, 64, 67
mesothelioma register, 34, 35, 37, 67
mining
mine safety reform, 6
model Work Health and Safety
Regulations, 6, 16, 289
occupational health knowledge
network, 8, 26
Minister for Employment and Workplace
Relations, 7, 19, 41
Minister responsible, 41
model Codes of Practice, 6, 8, 289, 312,
1201
model Work Health and Safety laws, 2832
development of, 5
implementation of, 6, 8, 15, 28, 29, 31,
49
model Work Health and Safety
Regulations, 6, 16, 289
Monash University, 25
multi-state employer issues, 39
N
nanotechnology, 7, 35, 49
Nanotechnology Work Health and Safety
Advisory Group, 35
National Disability Strategy, 122
National Mine Safety Framework
Steering Group, 29
National Occupational Health
and Safety Strategy 20022012, 6
National Safe Work Australia Week
see Safe Work Australia Week
National Workers Compensation Action
Plan 201013, 389
notifable incidents at Safe Work
Australia, 65
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objectives, 10 see also role and functions
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Ombudsman, 53
Operation Sunlight, 68
operational plan, 4, 8, 1213
Organisation for Economic Co-operation
and Development Working Party for
Manufactured Nanomaterials, 7, 24
organisational structure, 57
outcomes and outcome statement
strategic outcome performance review
see under performance
outcomes and program, 1011
outcome statement, 11
performance review see performance
resource statement, 689
strategies, 11, 13, 23, 28, 33, 38
outlook, 8, 1617, 25, 312, 35, 39
overview, 45
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parliamentary committees, 53
pay see remuneration
People @ Work project, 34
performance
fnancial, 689
framework, 1011
progress against key performance
indicators, 12
reviews:
Strategic outcome 1, 1322
Strategic outcome 2, 237
Strategic outcome 3, 2832
Strategic outcome 4, 337
Strategic outcome 5, 389
year in review, 68
performance management (of people),
61, 64
performance pay, 61
Personality and Total Health (PATH) Through
Life project, 25, 34, 35
plans and planning
business continuity arrangements, 51
planning and reporting framework,
1011
risk management framework, 51
strategic and operational plans, 4, 8,
1213
policy development, 337, 389
Portfolio Budget Statements, 11
portfolio membership, 41
procurement see purchasing
psychosocial hazards, 25, 34
public consultation, 1314, 36
Public Service Act 1999, 50
publications, 14, 16, 11619
purchasing, 66
advertising and market research, 122
consultants, 67
R
records management, 55, 67
remuneration, 60, 61
reporting on work health and safety,
1516, 17
research, 5, 16, 245, 345
Research, Evaluation and Data Advisory
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Return to Work Survey, 39
review of year, 68
risk management, 51
road transport, 8
role and functions, 45, 11516
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achievements, 13
Chair, 19, 42, 60
establishment and history, 11314
meetings, 42, 46
Members, 4, 41, 426
objectives, 10
outlook, 8, 1617, 25, 312, 35, 39
overview, 45
performance review see performance
planning see plans and planning
role and functions, 45, 11516
year in review, 68
Safe Work Australia Act 2008, 4, 11516
Safe Work Australia Awards, 7, 14, 1921
Safe Work Australia Week, 7, 14, 1718, 65
Safety Ambassadors program, 7, 14, 18,
234
safety audit of Safe Work Australia
premises, 65
Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation
Commission, 49
salaries see remuneration
satisfaction rating from Members, 12
Select Council on Workplace Relations, 28,
39, 41
Senior Executive Service remuneration, 60
senior executives, 579
small business, 8
social justice and equity, 122
sponsorships, 67
staf
average stafng level, 69
ethical standards, 50, 51
health and wellbeing, 645
performance management, 61
remuneration, 60
senior executives, 579 see also Chief
Executive Ofcer
statistics, 59
training, 62
staf surveys, 63, 64 see also consultative
arrangements
stakeholder engagement, 1415, 237
stevedoring, 30, 32, 49
Strategic Issues Groups, 42, 478
SIG on Work Health and Safety, 47
SIG on Workers Compensation, 35, 48,
49
strategic outcomes see under performance
strategic plan
national WHS strategy, 5, 6, 12, 35, 36
Safe Work Australia, 4, 8, 1213
surveys
business surveys, 30
Return to Work Survey, 39
staf surveys, 63, 64
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Temporary Advisory Groups on workers
compensation policy, 389
terminology (defnitions), 1267
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tribunal decisions, 53
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Globally Harmonised System, 7, 24
uniform work health and safety laws see
work health and safety laws
units of competency, 30, 31
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values, 50
vibration, 31, 32
Volunteer Assistance Program, 6, 29, 32
W
waterfront safety (stevedoring), 30, 32, 49
work health and safety
accountability promotion, 7
data collection, 5, 16, 334, 35
harmonisation evaluation, 28, 30
see also work health and safety laws
Heads of Workplace Safety Authorities,
49
improvement through understanding,
237
as key community issue, 1322
national strategy, 5, 6, 12, 35, 36
organisational reporting, 1516, 17
policy development, 337
research, 5, 245, 345
in Safe Work Australia workplace, 645
Take10@10 activities, 18
work-related fatalities/injuries, 7, 16, 22
Work Health and Safety Act 2011, 65 see also
work health and safety laws
Work Health and Safety Committee (Safe
Work Australia), 64
work health and safety laws, 6, 2832
development of, 5
implementation of, 6, 8, 15, 28, 29, 31,
49
volunteers resource kit, 6, 32
workers compensation
Action Plan, 389
comparison of arrangements, 16, 39
datasets, 334
Heads of Workers Compensation
Authorities, 50
policy development, 5, 35, 389
Safe Work Australia claims, 65
Working Party for Manufactured
Nanomaterials (OECD), 7, 24
Workplace Consultative Forum, 623
Workplace Relations Ministers Council, 28
work-related fatalities, 7, 34
work-related injury and illness
cost of, 16, 22
research, 345
see also mesothelioma register
World Congress on Safety and Health at
Work, 19th, Istanbul, Turkey, 8, 26
World Health Organization, 78
Network for Collaborating Centres in
Occupational Health, 8, 26
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