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15 February 2023
Work-related injuries
497,300 people had a work-related injury or illness (3.5% of people who worked at some time during the year).
The most common cause of injury or illness was 'Lifting, pushing, pulling or bending' (24%).
66% had time off as a result of the injury or illness.
31% received workers compensation for the injury or illness.
Reference period
2021-22 financial year
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