Mining
The fact sheet on the Mining industry contains key information on the number and types of compensated claims for injuries and deaths in this industry.
The Mining industry employed 130 000 people in 2005-06, representing 1% of the Australian workforce. Within this industry, 98% of workers were employees and were covered for workers’ compensation.
Information sheet: Mining (PDF 127kB)
Page last updated: 30/06/2008