Comcare

Regulator function

National regulator for work, health and safety.
Regulator for rehabilitation.

Legislation

  • Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act)
  • Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011 (WHS Regs)
  • Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (SRC Act)
  • Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Regulations 2019
  • Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Directions 2019

Regulated community

  • Commonwealth and public authorities operating under the Comcare scheme, and some licensees granted licences under the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988.
  • Workplace rehabilitation providers approved under the Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988.

Portfolio

Employment and Workplace Relations

Internal to department / external entity

External

Ministerial Statement of Expectations date

March 2024

Regulator Statement of Intent date

July 2024