18 pages
Published: 22 Jul 2026
Publication Code: 26-079
Author(s): Kerri-Lynn Peachey , Dr Carlos Mesa Castrillon, Hon. A/Prof Tony Lower
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DownloadThis report presents the latest health and safety data for Australian farms. It draws on national coronial records and workers’ compensation data to examine fatalities, injuries and their economic impacts across the agricultural sector.
The analysis covers farm-related incidents between 2019 and 2025. As a result, it identifies key injury trends, major causes of harm and priority areas for safety improvement. The findings provide a national picture of work health and safety performance in agriculture.
The data show that 427 farm-related fatalities occurred during the seven-year period. Work-related incidents accounted for almost three-quarters of all cases. Tractors, quad bikes and side-by-side vehicles remained the leading causes of fatal incidents. In addition, workers’ compensation data highlight persistent risks. These include falls, muscular stress, animal-related injuries, impacts from moving objects and vehicle incidents.
The report estimates that fatalities cost more than $1 billion. Workers’ compensation claims exceeded $950 million.
Produced as part of the Ag Safety Data Net project, this research supports industry leaders, policy makers, researchers and farm businesses. It helps track progress against key work health and safety benchmarks. Moreover, the report provides evidence to guide risk reduction strategies and inform future investment in farm safety.
These insights support safer workplaces, stronger rural communities and a more sustainable Australian agricultural sector.
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