TVA: Which jobs in Australia have the highest rate of serious work injuries?

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Over 400 serious claims were filed each day in 2024, but only three in ten injured workers received compensation according to a report. Credit: fancystudio

In this episode of Trabaho Visa atbp, we discussed Australia’s most dangerous jobs, the rise in serious injury claims, and expert advice for those wishing to file a personal injury claim.


Key Points
  • According to the Safe Work Australia Key Health and Safety Statistics Report 2025, 188 workers died in 2024 due to traumatic injuries. Four sectors, health and social care, construction, manufacturing, and public safety, accounted for more than half of the 146,700 serious work injury claims.
  • Over 400 serious claims were filed each day in 2024, but only three in ten injured workers received compensation.
  • Queensland-based lawyer Atty. Ace Tamayo explained the process of filing a personal injury claim and what it covers.
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