© Department of Finance
This content is only accurate as at the date of printing or download. Refer to Home | Department of Finance to ensure you are viewing the latest version.

10/11/2025

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
Internal
Ministerial Statement of Expectations
Ministerial Statement of Expectations
Ministerial Statement of Expectations date
March 2024
Regulator Statement of Intent
Statement of Intent
Regulator Statement of Intent date
July 2024
Did you find this content useful?

Finance's Leadership values    The Department of Finance acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, water and community.