SafeWork NSW publishes first half-yearly report as a standalone regulator

Since commencing operation as a standalone regulator on 1 July 2025, SafeWork NSW has published its first set of reporting requirements.

Covering the period between 1 July 2025 and 31 December 2025, the report shows that:

• SafeWork NSW completed 79 investigations and made an enforcement decision on matters arising from workplace fatalities, serious injuries or illnesses and dangerous incidents within the six months — of those, 52 matters progressed to prosecution.
• There were 168 active investigations, as at 31 December 2025.
   

Detailed in the report are the 7570 requests for service received by SafeWork NSW during the reporting period relating to work health and safety concerns.

At 3120 and representing 41% of all requests, the construction industry contributed the highest number of requests for service.

For service related to psychosocial harms, there were 1476 requests.

“This report is an important part of SafeWork NSW’s commitment to being a strong, robust and fit-for-purpose regulator capable of effectively securing safer and healthier workplaces in New South Wales,” SafeWork NSW Commissioner Janet Schorer said.

“The report strengthens public confidence about SafeWork NSW’s integrity, independence and effectiveness.

“SafeWork NSW is committed to transparent reporting, improving complaints handling and strong engagement with workers, industry, unions and stakeholders.”

The SafeWork NSW Commissioner, under recent law reforms, is required to publish the report every six months.

You can read the full report here, via the SafeWork NSW website.

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