41 Construction Workers Died in Australia Last Year

Forty-one construction workers lost their lives in Australia last year, according to Safe Work Australia's latest report. The data also shows that 17,157 serious workers' compensation claims were accepted in the construction sector during the 2024/25 financial year.

Safe Work Australia's Key Work Health and Safety Statistics publication indicates that the number of construction fatalities increased from 35 in 2024 to 41 in 2025. This represents a fatality rate of 3.0 workers per 100,000 employed in the industry, which is no better than the rate recorded ten years ago. Additionally, the frequency rate of serious injuries per million hours worked is 8.8, worse than the rate recorded nine years ago.

The report highlights that safety outcomes on construction sites have not improved over the past decade. This ongoing issue underscores the need for dedicated advisory groups focused on compliance, enforcement, and reducing work-related fatalities, as recommended by Safe Work Australia.

Source: Sourceable. Summarised by QuoteTrades.