{ "entity_id": "B-002325", "folder": "Federal-Safety-Commissioner", "name": "Federal Safety Commissioner", "type": "Statutory Body", "jurisdiction": "Commonwealth", "portfolio": "Employment and Workplace Relations", "website": "http://www.fsc.gov.au", "data_status": "partial", "completeness": { "has_strategy_brief": false, "has_strategy_structured": true, "has_vision": false, "has_kpi_targets": false, "has_kpi_results": false, "has_strategy_overview": true, "has_legislation_text": true, "has_legislation_structured": false, "has_global_initiatives_text": false, "has_ideas": true, "has_artifacts": true, "n_ideas": 12, "n_legislation": 0, "n_artifacts": 5, "n_kpi_targets": 0, "n_kpi_results": 0, "n_outcomes": 0, "verified_own_data": true }, "strategy_profile": { "status": "needs_review", "confidence": "medium", "summary": "", "official_site_url": "http://www.fsc.gov.au", "source_documents": [], "purpose": null, "vision": null, "strategic_priorities": [], "values": [], "outcomes": [], "performance_measures": [], "document_alignment_terms": { "must_support": [], "watch_terms": [], "avoid_claiming_without_evidence": [] }, "review_note": "Structured strategy exists but is incomplete." }, "strategy_brief_md": null, "strategy_overview_evidence_md": null, "internal_strategy_evidence_md": "# Federal Safety Commissioner - Strategy, Performance, and Operating Profile\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T22:09:41.266032+00:00\n**Entity ID**: B-002325\n**Entity type**: Statutory Body\n**Jurisdiction**: Commonwealth\n**Portfolio**: Employment and Workplace Relations\n**Website**: http://www.fsc.gov.au\n\n> Draft generated from scraped source material. Treat this as an evidence pack for editorial review, not a final judgement.\n\n## Source Coverage\n\n| Source type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| other-pdfs | 5 |\n| pages | 12 |\n\n## Executive Readout\n\n### Purpose\n\n- Quick Links >\n2024-25 Federal Safety Commissioner - Annual Data Report\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(4MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(1MB)\n2024 WHS Accreditation Scheme Data Report\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(6MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(956kB)\n2023 Federal Safety Commissioner - Annual Data Report\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(5MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(1MB)\n2022 Federal Safety Commissioner - Annual Data Report\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(1MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(2MB)\n2021 WHS Accreditation Scheme Data Report\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(1MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(1MB)\n2020 WHS Accreditation Scheme Data Report\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(1MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(430kB)\n2019 WHS Accreditation Scheme Data Report\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(1MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(436kB)\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index.html (http://www.fsc.gov.au/annual-reports)`\n- On-site audits are conducted against the WHS Accreditation Scheme Auditing Criteria, which cover three key areas: WHS management systems criteria, Focus point criteria and Hazard criteria\nLatest >\n21 April 2026\nAnnual Data Report for 2024-25 published\nThe Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner (OFSC) has released its Annual Data Report for 2024-25.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (http://www.fsc.gov.au)`\n- News\n21 April 2026\nAnnual Data Report for 2024-25 published\nThe Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner (OFSC) has released its Annual Data Report for 2024-25.\n Source: `pages/news-latest.html (http://www.fsc.gov.au/news-and-events)`\n- File 1\nDOCX\n(135kB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(187kB)\nScaffold Checklist\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(5MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(249kB)\nH2020 Mobile Plant and Scaff audit and incident data analysis\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(162kB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(197kB)\nMobile Crane - Ground Conditions Infograph\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(1MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(158kB)\nVentia Collaboration - Scaffold Toolbox Talk\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(926kB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(323kB)\nVentia Collaboration - Scaffold Poster\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(3MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(2MB)\nScaffold Safety Poster - Check Rails\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(8MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(609kB)\nScaffold Safety Poster - Don't Tamper\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(11MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(763kB)\nScaffold Safety Poster - Kickboard Tools\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(10MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(1MB)\nScaffold Safety Poster - Does your scaffold check out?\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__03.html (https://www.fsc.gov.au/useful-documents-downloads)`\n\n### Role and Functions\n\n- [pages 1,2]\n[Page 1]\n< < INSERT YOUR COMPANY LETTER HEAD HERE >>\nAccredited builder responsible for work health and safety on (project name) project\n[Your Name]\n[Street Address]\n[City, ST ZIP Code]\n[Date]\nFederal Safety Commissioner\nOffice of the Federal Safety Commissioner\nGPO Box 9880\nCANBERRA ACT 2601\nDear Federal Safety Commissioner\nThis letter is to inform you that [Company Name] undertakes to take full responsibility for work\nhealth and safety (WHS) for the life of the (project name) project.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Template-20Letters-20--20Joint-20Venture-20Undertakings.pdf (https://www.fsc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-08/Template%20Letters%20-%20Joint%20Venture%20Undertakings.pdf)`\n- The role of the FSC is to develop, implement, administer and promote a WHS accreditation scheme for Australian Government building and construction work.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.fsc.gov.au/about-fsc)`\n- The FSC has five key functions:\nTo administer the WHS Accreditation Scheme (the Scheme);\nTo promote WHS in relation to building work;\nTo ensure compliance with National Construction Code requirements in relation to building materials;\nTo promote the benefits of the Scheme; and\nTo disseminate information about the Scheme.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.fsc.gov.au/about-fsc)`\n- Quick Links >\n2024-25 Federal Safety Commissioner - Annual Data Report\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(4MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(1MB)\n2024 WHS Accreditation Scheme Data Report\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(6MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(956kB)\n2023 Federal Safety Commissioner - Annual Data Report\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(5MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(1MB)\n2022 Federal Safety Commissioner - Annual Data Report\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(1MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(2MB)\n2021 WHS Accreditation Scheme Data Report\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(1MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(1MB)\n2020 WHS Accreditation Scheme Data Report\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(1MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(430kB)\n2019 WHS Accreditation Scheme Data Report\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(1MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(436kB)\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index.html (http://www.fsc.gov.au/annual-reports)`\n- On-site audits are conducted against the WHS Accreditation Scheme Auditing Criteria, which cover three key areas: WHS management systems criteria, Focus point criteria and Hazard criteria\nLatest >\n21 April 2026\nAnnual Data Report for 2024-25 published\nThe Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner (OFSC) has released its Annual Data Report for 2024-25.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (http://www.fsc.gov.au)`\n- News\n21 April 2026\nAnnual Data Report for 2024-25 published\nThe Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner (OFSC) has released its Annual Data Report for 2024-25.\n Source: `pages/news-latest.html (http://www.fsc.gov.au/news-and-events)`\n\n### Strategic Priorities\n\n- Quick Links >\n2024-25 Federal Safety Commissioner - Annual Data Report\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(4MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(1MB)\n2024 WHS Accreditation Scheme Data Report\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(6MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(956kB)\n2023 Federal Safety Commissioner - Annual Data Report\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(5MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(1MB)\n2022 Federal Safety Commissioner - Annual Data Report\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(1MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(2MB)\n2021 WHS Accreditation Scheme Data Report\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(1MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(1MB)\n2020 WHS Accreditation Scheme Data Report\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(1MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(430kB)\n2019 WHS Accreditation Scheme Data Report\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(1MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(436kB)\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index.html (http://www.fsc.gov.au/annual-reports)`\n- On-site audits are conducted against the WHS Accreditation Scheme Auditing Criteria, which cover three key areas: WHS management systems criteria, Focus point criteria and Hazard criteria\nLatest >\n21 April 2026\nAnnual Data Report for 2024-25 published\nThe Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner (OFSC) has released its Annual Data Report for 2024-25.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (http://www.fsc.gov.au)`\n- News\n21 April 2026\nAnnual Data Report for 2024-25 published\nThe Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner (OFSC) has released its Annual Data Report for 2024-25.\n Source: `pages/news-latest.html (http://www.fsc.gov.au/news-and-events)`\n- File 1\nDOCX\n(135kB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(187kB)\nScaffold Checklist\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(5MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(249kB)\nH2020 Mobile Plant and Scaff audit and incident data analysis\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(162kB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(197kB)\nMobile Crane - Ground Conditions Infograph\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(1MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(158kB)\nVentia Collaboration - Scaffold Toolbox Talk\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(926kB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(323kB)\nVentia Collaboration - Scaffold Poster\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(3MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(2MB)\nScaffold Safety Poster - Check Rails\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(8MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(609kB)\nScaffold Safety Poster - Don't Tamper\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(11MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(763kB)\nScaffold Safety Poster - Kickboard Tools\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(10MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(1MB)\nScaffold Safety Poster - Does your scaffold check out?\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__03.html (https://www.fsc.gov.au/useful-documents-downloads)`\n- File 1\nPDF\n(83kB)\nRegulator Resource Showcase: Emergency Preparedness\nFile 1\nPDF\n(246kB)\nResource: Emergency Preparedness in practice\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(219kB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(234kB)\nResource: Common concerns and possible solutions for WH13\nFile 1\nPDF\n(300kB)\nFile 2\nDOCX\n(234kB)\nMinisterial Statement of Expectations of the Federal Safety Commissioner - August 2025\nFile 1\nPDF\n(2MB)\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__03.html (https://www.fsc.gov.au/useful-documents-downloads)`\n- Useful documents & downloads\nSearch\nAdvanced\nFSC Online WHS Reporting Guide\nFile 1\nPDF\n(1MB)\nFile 2\nDOCX\n(2MB)\nRelationship Authorisation Manager (RAM) Guidance for FSC Online\nFile 1\nPDF\n(2MB)\nContact Management Guidance for FSC Online\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(596kB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(423kB)\nIncident Reports Guidance for FSC Online\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(1MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(1MB)\nScheme Biannual Reports Guidance for FSC Online\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(2MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(2MB)\nContract Declarations Guidance for FSC Online\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(936kB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(641kB)\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__04.html (https://www.fsc.gov.au/useful-documents-downloads?s=fsc+online)`\n- Quick Links >\nClient Agency Contract Notification Form\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(162kB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(163kB)\nFact Sheet - Joint Venture Arrangements\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(186kB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(806kB)\nOFSC Agency Compliance Policy\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(2MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(298kB)\nTemplate letters - Joint Venture Undertakings\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(31kB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(408kB)\nFact Sheet - Procurement Obligations relevant to the OFSC and Supply Nation\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(205kB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(289kB)\n Source: `pages/structure.html (https://www.fsc.gov.au/funding-scheme-work-advice-government)`\n- The MSA\napplies to procurements to be delivered in remote Australia and for all other procurements\nwholly delivered in Australia valued between $80,000 and $200,000.\n• The Mandatory Minimum Indigenous Participation Requirements (MMR) stipulating that\nIndigenous employment and business participation targets apply to contacts wholly\ndelivered in Australia valued at $7.5 million or more in 19 industries (including\nconstruction).\n Source: `other-pdfs/Factsheet-20Procurement-20Obligations-20Relevant-20to-20the-20OFSC-20and-20Suppl.pdf (https://www.fsc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-11/Factsheet%20Procurement%20Obligations%20Relevant%20to%20the%20OFSC%20and%20Supply%20Nation.pdf)`\n- In October, we sat down with Federal Safety Commissioner David Denney and Federal Safety Officer Craig Hutton to discuss the WH13 (emergency…\n12 November 2025\nNEW VIDEO FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDERS – HOW TO GET ACCREDITED\nIf you're planning to tender for Housing Australia projects, you may need to be accredited under the Work Health and Safety Accreditation Scheme.…\n11 November 2025\nAnnual Census 2025 - Complete Now!\n Source: `pages/news-latest.html (http://www.fsc.gov.au/news-and-events)`\n- [pages 1,2]\n[Page 1]\n< < INSERT YOUR COMPANY LETTER HEAD HERE >>\nAccredited builder responsible for work health and safety on (project name) project\n[Your Name]\n[Street Address]\n[City, ST ZIP Code]\n[Date]\nFederal Safety Commissioner\nOffice of the Federal Safety Commissioner\nGPO Box 9880\nCANBERRA ACT 2601\nDear Federal Safety Commissioner\nThis letter is to inform you that [Company Name] undertakes to take full responsibility for work\nhealth and safety (WHS) for the life of the (project name) project.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Template-20Letters-20--20Joint-20Venture-20Undertakings.pdf (https://www.fsc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-08/Template%20Letters%20-%20Joint%20Venture%20Undertakings.pdf)`\n\n## KPIs, Targets, and Where They Are At\n\n- Quick Links >\n2024-25 Federal Safety Commissioner - Annual Data Report\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(4MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(1MB)\n2024 WHS Accreditation Scheme Data Report\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(6MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(956kB)\n2023 Federal Safety Commissioner - Annual Data Report\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(5MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(1MB)\n2022 Federal Safety Commissioner - Annual Data Report\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(1MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(2MB)\n2021 WHS Accreditation Scheme Data Report\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(1MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(1MB)\n2020 WHS Accreditation Scheme Data Report\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(1MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(430kB)\n2019 WHS Accreditation Scheme Data Report\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(1MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(436kB)\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index.html (http://www.fsc.gov.au/annual-reports)`\n- On-site audits are conducted against the WHS Accreditation Scheme Auditing Criteria, which cover three key areas: WHS management systems criteria, Focus point criteria and Hazard criteria\nLatest >\n21 April 2026\nAnnual Data Report for 2024-25 published\nThe Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner (OFSC) has released its Annual Data Report for 2024-25.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (http://www.fsc.gov.au)`\n- News\n21 April 2026\nAnnual Data Report for 2024-25 published\nThe Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner (OFSC) has released its Annual Data Report for 2024-25.\n Source: `pages/news-latest.html (http://www.fsc.gov.au/news-and-events)`\n- File 1\nDOCX\n(135kB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(187kB)\nScaffold Checklist\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(5MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(249kB)\nH2020 Mobile Plant and Scaff audit and incident data analysis\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(162kB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(197kB)\nMobile Crane - Ground Conditions Infograph\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(1MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(158kB)\nVentia Collaboration - Scaffold Toolbox Talk\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(926kB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(323kB)\nVentia Collaboration - Scaffold Poster\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(3MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(2MB)\nScaffold Safety Poster - Check Rails\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(8MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(609kB)\nScaffold Safety Poster - Don't Tamper\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(11MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(763kB)\nScaffold Safety Poster - Kickboard Tools\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(10MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(1MB)\nScaffold Safety Poster - Does your scaffold check out?\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__03.html (https://www.fsc.gov.au/useful-documents-downloads)`\n- File 1\nPDF\n(83kB)\nRegulator Resource Showcase: Emergency Preparedness\nFile 1\nPDF\n(246kB)\nResource: Emergency Preparedness in practice\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(219kB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(234kB)\nResource: Common concerns and possible solutions for WH13\nFile 1\nPDF\n(300kB)\nFile 2\nDOCX\n(234kB)\nMinisterial Statement of Expectations of the Federal Safety Commissioner - August 2025\nFile 1\nPDF\n(2MB)\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__03.html (https://www.fsc.gov.au/useful-documents-downloads)`\n- Useful documents & downloads\nSearch\nAdvanced\nFSC Online WHS Reporting Guide\nFile 1\nPDF\n(1MB)\nFile 2\nDOCX\n(2MB)\nRelationship Authorisation Manager (RAM) Guidance for FSC Online\nFile 1\nPDF\n(2MB)\nContact Management Guidance for FSC Online\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(596kB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(423kB)\nIncident Reports Guidance for FSC Online\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(1MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(1MB)\nScheme Biannual Reports Guidance for FSC Online\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(2MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(2MB)\nContract Declarations Guidance for FSC Online\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(936kB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(641kB)\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__04.html (https://www.fsc.gov.au/useful-documents-downloads?s=fsc+online)`\n- Quick Links >\nClient Agency Contract Notification Form\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(162kB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(163kB)\nFact Sheet - Joint Venture Arrangements\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(186kB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(806kB)\nOFSC Agency Compliance Policy\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(2MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(298kB)\nTemplate letters - Joint Venture Undertakings\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(31kB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(408kB)\nFact Sheet - Procurement Obligations relevant to the OFSC and Supply Nation\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(205kB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(289kB)\n Source: `pages/structure.html (https://www.fsc.gov.au/funding-scheme-work-advice-government)`\n- There are over 600 accredited companies who have achieved accreditation across the commercial,\ncivil and residential fields.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Factsheet-20Procurement-20Obligations-20Relevant-20to-20the-20OFSC-20and-20Suppl.pdf (https://www.fsc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-11/Factsheet%20Procurement%20Obligations%20Relevant%20to%20the%20OFSC%20and%20Supply%20Nation.pdf)`\n- The MSA\napplies to procurements to be delivered in remote Australia and for all other procurements\nwholly delivered in Australia valued between $80,000 and $200,000.\n• The Mandatory Minimum Indigenous Participation Requirements (MMR) stipulating that\nIndigenous employment and business participation targets apply to contacts wholly\ndelivered in Australia valued at $7.5 million or more in 19 industries (including\nconstruction).\n Source: `other-pdfs/Factsheet-20Procurement-20Obligations-20Relevant-20to-20the-20OFSC-20and-20Suppl.pdf (https://www.fsc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-11/Factsheet%20Procurement%20Obligations%20Relevant%20to%20the%20OFSC%20and%20Supply%20Nation.pdf)`\n- In October, we sat down with Federal Safety Commissioner David Denney and Federal Safety Officer Craig Hutton to discuss the WH13 (emergency…\n12 November 2025\nNEW VIDEO FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDERS – HOW TO GET ACCREDITED\nIf you're planning to tender for Housing Australia projects, you may need to be accredited under the Work Health and Safety Accreditation Scheme.…\n11 November 2025\nAnnual Census 2025 - Complete Now!\n Source: `pages/news-latest.html (http://www.fsc.gov.au/news-and-events)`\n- [pages 1,2]\n[Page 1]\n< < INSERT YOUR COMPANY LETTER HEAD HERE >>\nAccredited builder responsible for work health and safety on (project name) project\n[Your Name]\n[Street Address]\n[City, ST ZIP Code]\n[Date]\nFederal Safety Commissioner\nOffice of the Federal Safety Commissioner\nGPO Box 9880\nCANBERRA ACT 2601\nDear Federal Safety Commissioner\nThis letter is to inform you that [Company Name] undertakes to take full responsibility for work\nhealth and safety (WHS) for the life of the (project name) project.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Template-20Letters-20--20Joint-20Venture-20Undertakings.pdf (https://www.fsc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-08/Template%20Letters%20-%20Joint%20Venture%20Undertakings.pdf)`\n- Contact\nContact\nPhone:\nFSC Assist: 1800 652 500\nSelect option 1 for\nFSC Online\nenquiries.\n Source: `pages/contact.html (http://www.fsc.gov.au/contact)`\n- This report unpacks how the WHS Accreditation…\n16 April 2026\nFast-tracked accredited builder works on Aboriginal Elders Village project\nThe Federal Safety Commissioner’s fast-track accreditation process is helping residential builders meet WHS Accreditation Scheme safety standards…\n07 April 2026\nUpdated Company Compliance Policy released\nThe Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner (OFSC) has released updated guidance to help accredited companies understand how compliance and…\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (http://www.fsc.gov.au)`\n- On Thursday 26 March 2026, the Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner held an informative webinar for our Australian Government colleagues to…\n15 December 2025\nDid you miss our WH13 webinar?\n Source: `pages/news-latest.html (http://www.fsc.gov.au/news-and-events)`\n\n## Key Metrics\n\n| Values found | Evidence | Source |\n|---|---|---|\n| $80,000 , $200,000, $7.5 million, 7.5 million | The MSA\napplies to procurements to be delivered in remote Australia and for all other procurements\nwholly delivered in Australia valued between $80,000 and $200,000.\n• The Mandatory Minimum Indigenous Participation Requirements (MMR) stipulating that\nIndigenous employment and business participation targets apply to contacts wholly\ndelivered in Australia valued at $7.5 million or more in 19 industries (including\nconstruction). | `other-pdfs/Factsheet-20Procurement-20Obligations-20Relevant-20to-20the-20OFSC-20and-20Suppl.pdf (https://www.fsc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-11/Factsheet%20Procurement%20Obligations%20Relevant%20to%20the%20OFSC%20and%20Supply%20Nation.pdf)` |\n| $4 million, $6 million, $10 million, 4 million, 6 million, 50 per cent | If a project is indirectly funded the head contractor must be accredited under the Scheme if:\nThe project includes building work of $4 million or more (including GST)\nAND\nthe value of the Australian Government contribution to the project is at least $6 million (including GST) and represents at least 50 per cent of the total construction project,\nOR\nthe Australian Government contribution to a project is $10 million (including GST) or more, irrespe | `pages/structure.html (https://www.fsc.gov.au/funding-scheme-work-advice-government)` |\n| $4 million, $6 million, $10 million, 4 million, 6 million, 50 per cent | If a project is being indirectly funded by the Australian Government, the head contractor must be accredited under the Scheme if:\nThe project includes building work of $4 million or more (including GST)\nAND\nthe value of the Australian Government contribution to the project is at least $6 million (including GST) and represents at least 50 per cent of the total construction project,\nOR\nthe Australian Government contribution to a project is $10 mill | `pages/structure.html (https://www.fsc.gov.au/funding-scheme-work-advice-government)` |\n| $4 million, $6 million, $10 million, 4 million, 6 million, 10 million | For indirectly funded projects, the head contractor will need to be accredited under the Scheme if:\no The project includes building work of $4 million or more (including GST) and\no The value of the Commonwealth contribution to the project is at least $6 million\n(including GST) and represents at least 50% of the total construction project;\nOR\no The Commonwealth contribution to a project is $10 million (including GST) or\nmore, irrespective of the p | `other-pdfs/Factsheet-20Procurement-20Obligations-20Relevant-20to-20the-20OFSC-20and-20Suppl.pdf (https://www.fsc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-11/Factsheet%20Procurement%20Obligations%20Relevant%20to%20the%20OFSC%20and%20Supply%20Nation.pdf)` |\n| $4 million, 4 million | If a project is directly funded and the value of the project is $4 million or more, the head contractor needs to be accredited under the Scheme. | `pages/structure.html (https://www.fsc.gov.au/funding-scheme-work-advice-government)` |\n| $4 million, 4 million | If the value of the project is $4 million or more, the head contractor needs to be accredited under the Scheme. | `pages/structure.html (https://www.fsc.gov.au/funding-scheme-work-advice-government)` |\n| $80,000 , $200,000, $7.5 million, 7.5 million | The MSA\napplies to procurements to be delivered in remote Australia and for all other procurements\nwholly delivered in Australia valued between $80,000 and $200,000.\n• The Mandatory Minimum Indigenous Participation Requirements (MMR) stipulating that\nIndigenous employment and business participation targets apply to contacts wholly\ndelivered in Australia valued at $7.5 million or more in 19 industries (including\nconstruction). | `other-pdfs/Factsheet-20Procurement-20Obligations-20Relevant-20to-20the-20OFSC-20and-20Suppl.pdf (https://www.fsc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-11/Factsheet%20Procurement%20Obligations%20Relevant%20to%20the%20OFSC%20and%20Supply%20Nation.pdf)` |\n| $4 million, $6 million, $10 million, 4 million, 6 million, 50 per cent | If a project is indirectly funded the head contractor must be accredited under the Scheme if:\nThe project includes building work of $4 million or more (including GST)\nAND\nthe value of the Australian Government contribution to the project is at least $6 million (including GST) and represents at least 50 per cent of the total construction project,\nOR\nthe Australian Government contribution to a project is $10 million (including GST) or more, irrespe | `pages/structure.html (https://www.fsc.gov.au/funding-scheme-work-advice-government)` |\n| $4 million, $6 million, $10 million, 4 million, 6 million, 50 per cent | If a project is being indirectly funded by the Australian Government, the head contractor must be accredited under the Scheme if:\nThe project includes building work of $4 million or more (including GST)\nAND\nthe value of the Australian Government contribution to the project is at least $6 million (including GST) and represents at least 50 per cent of the total construction project,\nOR\nthe Australian Government contribution to a project is $10 mill | `pages/structure.html (https://www.fsc.gov.au/funding-scheme-work-advice-government)` |\n\n## Key Achievements\n\n- The MSA\napplies to procurements to be delivered in remote Australia and for all other procurements\nwholly delivered in Australia valued between $80,000 and $200,000.\n• The Mandatory Minimum Indigenous Participation Requirements (MMR) stipulating that\nIndigenous employment and business participation targets apply to contacts wholly\ndelivered in Australia valued at $7.5 million or more in 19 industries (including\nconstruction).\n Source: `other-pdfs/Factsheet-20Procurement-20Obligations-20Relevant-20to-20the-20OFSC-20and-20Suppl.pdf (https://www.fsc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-11/Factsheet%20Procurement%20Obligations%20Relevant%20to%20the%20OFSC%20and%20Supply%20Nation.pdf)`\n- Quick Links >\n2024-25 Federal Safety Commissioner - Annual Data Report\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(4MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(1MB)\n2024 WHS Accreditation Scheme Data Report\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(6MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(956kB)\n2023 Federal Safety Commissioner - Annual Data Report\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(5MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(1MB)\n2022 Federal Safety Commissioner - Annual Data Report\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(1MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(2MB)\n2021 WHS Accreditation Scheme Data Report\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(1MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(1MB)\n2020 WHS Accreditation Scheme Data Report\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(1MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(430kB)\n2019 WHS Accreditation Scheme Data Report\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(1MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(436kB)\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index.html (http://www.fsc.gov.au/annual-reports)`\n- On-site audits are conducted against the WHS Accreditation Scheme Auditing Criteria, which cover three key areas: WHS management systems criteria, Focus point criteria and Hazard criteria\nLatest >\n21 April 2026\nAnnual Data Report for 2024-25 published\nThe Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner (OFSC) has released its Annual Data Report for 2024-25.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (http://www.fsc.gov.au)`\n- News\n21 April 2026\nAnnual Data Report for 2024-25 published\nThe Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner (OFSC) has released its Annual Data Report for 2024-25.\n Source: `pages/news-latest.html (http://www.fsc.gov.au/news-and-events)`\n- File 1\nDOCX\n(135kB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(187kB)\nScaffold Checklist\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(5MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(249kB)\nH2020 Mobile Plant and Scaff audit and incident data analysis\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(162kB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(197kB)\nMobile Crane - Ground Conditions Infograph\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(1MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(158kB)\nVentia Collaboration - Scaffold Toolbox Talk\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(926kB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(323kB)\nVentia Collaboration - Scaffold Poster\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(3MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(2MB)\nScaffold Safety Poster - Check Rails\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(8MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(609kB)\nScaffold Safety Poster - Don't Tamper\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(11MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(763kB)\nScaffold Safety Poster - Kickboard Tools\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(10MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(1MB)\nScaffold Safety Poster - Does your scaffold check out?\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__03.html (https://www.fsc.gov.au/useful-documents-downloads)`\n- File 1\nPDF\n(83kB)\nRegulator Resource Showcase: Emergency Preparedness\nFile 1\nPDF\n(246kB)\nResource: Emergency Preparedness in practice\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(219kB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(234kB)\nResource: Common concerns and possible solutions for WH13\nFile 1\nPDF\n(300kB)\nFile 2\nDOCX\n(234kB)\nMinisterial Statement of Expectations of the Federal Safety Commissioner - August 2025\nFile 1\nPDF\n(2MB)\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__03.html (https://www.fsc.gov.au/useful-documents-downloads)`\n- Useful documents & downloads\nSearch\nAdvanced\nFSC Online WHS Reporting Guide\nFile 1\nPDF\n(1MB)\nFile 2\nDOCX\n(2MB)\nRelationship Authorisation Manager (RAM) Guidance for FSC Online\nFile 1\nPDF\n(2MB)\nContact Management Guidance for FSC Online\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(596kB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(423kB)\nIncident Reports Guidance for FSC Online\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(1MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(1MB)\nScheme Biannual Reports Guidance for FSC Online\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(2MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(2MB)\nContract Declarations Guidance for FSC Online\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(936kB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(641kB)\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__04.html (https://www.fsc.gov.au/useful-documents-downloads?s=fsc+online)`\n- Quick Links >\nClient Agency Contract Notification Form\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(162kB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(163kB)\nFact Sheet - Joint Venture Arrangements\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(186kB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(806kB)\nOFSC Agency Compliance Policy\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(2MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(298kB)\nTemplate letters - Joint Venture Undertakings\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(31kB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(408kB)\nFact Sheet - Procurement Obligations relevant to the OFSC and Supply Nation\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(205kB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(289kB)\n Source: `pages/structure.html (https://www.fsc.gov.au/funding-scheme-work-advice-government)`\n- In October, we sat down with Federal Safety Commissioner David Denney and Federal Safety Officer Craig Hutton to discuss the WH13 (emergency…\n12 November 2025\nNEW VIDEO FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDERS – HOW TO GET ACCREDITED\nIf you're planning to tender for Housing Australia projects, you may need to be accredited under the Work Health and Safety Accreditation Scheme.…\n11 November 2025\nAnnual Census 2025 - Complete Now!\n Source: `pages/news-latest.html (http://www.fsc.gov.au/news-and-events)`\n- [pages 1,2]\n[Page 1]\n< < INSERT YOUR COMPANY LETTER HEAD HERE >>\nAccredited builder responsible for work health and safety on (project name) project\n[Your Name]\n[Street Address]\n[City, ST ZIP Code]\n[Date]\nFederal Safety Commissioner\nOffice of the Federal Safety Commissioner\nGPO Box 9880\nCANBERRA ACT 2601\nDear Federal Safety Commissioner\nThis letter is to inform you that [Company Name] undertakes to take full responsibility for work\nhealth and safety (WHS) for the life of the (project name) project.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Template-20Letters-20--20Joint-20Venture-20Undertakings.pdf (https://www.fsc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-08/Template%20Letters%20-%20Joint%20Venture%20Undertakings.pdf)`\n- Contact\nContact\nPhone:\nFSC Assist: 1800 652 500\nSelect option 1 for\nFSC Online\nenquiries.\n Source: `pages/contact.html (http://www.fsc.gov.au/contact)`\n- This report unpacks how the WHS Accreditation…\n16 April 2026\nFast-tracked accredited builder works on Aboriginal Elders Village project\nThe Federal Safety Commissioner’s fast-track accreditation process is helping residential builders meet WHS Accreditation Scheme safety standards…\n07 April 2026\nUpdated Company Compliance Policy released\nThe Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner (OFSC) has released updated guidance to help accredited companies understand how compliance and…\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (http://www.fsc.gov.au)`\n\n## Key Issues, Risks, and Recommendations\n\n- File 1\nDOCX\n(135kB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(187kB)\nScaffold Checklist\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(5MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(249kB)\nH2020 Mobile Plant and Scaff audit and incident data analysis\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(162kB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(197kB)\nMobile Crane - Ground Conditions Infograph\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(1MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(158kB)\nVentia Collaboration - Scaffold Toolbox Talk\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(926kB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(323kB)\nVentia Collaboration - Scaffold Poster\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(3MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(2MB)\nScaffold Safety Poster - Check Rails\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(8MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(609kB)\nScaffold Safety Poster - Don't Tamper\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(11MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(763kB)\nScaffold Safety Poster - Kickboard Tools\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(10MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(1MB)\nScaffold Safety Poster - Does your scaffold check out?\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__03.html (https://www.fsc.gov.au/useful-documents-downloads)`\n- Companies that are able to demonstrate a high level of compliance over an extended period of time will be allocated a 'Low' risk rating and benefit from earned autonomy with fewer safety audits, reduced post-audit actions and a streamlined reaccreditation process.\n Source: `pages/strategies-index.html (http://www.fsc.gov.au/risk-framework)`\n- Companies with inconsistent or poor records of compliance are allocated higher risk ratings and will be audited more frequently, may have more intensive post audit or ongoing actions to complete and are required to undergo a more extensive reaccreditation process, including a reaccreditation audit.\n Source: `pages/strategies-index.html (http://www.fsc.gov.au/risk-framework)`\n- Quick Links >\n2024-25 Federal Safety Commissioner - Annual Data Report\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(4MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(1MB)\n2024 WHS Accreditation Scheme Data Report\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(6MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(956kB)\n2023 Federal Safety Commissioner - Annual Data Report\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(5MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(1MB)\n2022 Federal Safety Commissioner - Annual Data Report\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(1MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(2MB)\n2021 WHS Accreditation Scheme Data Report\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(1MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(1MB)\n2020 WHS Accreditation Scheme Data Report\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(1MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(430kB)\n2019 WHS Accreditation Scheme Data Report\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(1MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(436kB)\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index.html (http://www.fsc.gov.au/annual-reports)`\n- On-site audits are conducted against the WHS Accreditation Scheme Auditing Criteria, which cover three key areas: WHS management systems criteria, Focus point criteria and Hazard criteria\nLatest >\n21 April 2026\nAnnual Data Report for 2024-25 published\nThe Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner (OFSC) has released its Annual Data Report for 2024-25.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (http://www.fsc.gov.au)`\n- News\n21 April 2026\nAnnual Data Report for 2024-25 published\nThe Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner (OFSC) has released its Annual Data Report for 2024-25.\n Source: `pages/news-latest.html (http://www.fsc.gov.au/news-and-events)`\n- File 1\nPDF\n(83kB)\nRegulator Resource Showcase: Emergency Preparedness\nFile 1\nPDF\n(246kB)\nResource: Emergency Preparedness in practice\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(219kB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(234kB)\nResource: Common concerns and possible solutions for WH13\nFile 1\nPDF\n(300kB)\nFile 2\nDOCX\n(234kB)\nMinisterial Statement of Expectations of the Federal Safety Commissioner - August 2025\nFile 1\nPDF\n(2MB)\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__03.html (https://www.fsc.gov.au/useful-documents-downloads)`\n- Useful documents & downloads\nSearch\nAdvanced\nFSC Online WHS Reporting Guide\nFile 1\nPDF\n(1MB)\nFile 2\nDOCX\n(2MB)\nRelationship Authorisation Manager (RAM) Guidance for FSC Online\nFile 1\nPDF\n(2MB)\nContact Management Guidance for FSC Online\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(596kB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(423kB)\nIncident Reports Guidance for FSC Online\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(1MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(1MB)\nScheme Biannual Reports Guidance for FSC Online\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(2MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(2MB)\nContract Declarations Guidance for FSC Online\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(936kB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(641kB)\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__04.html (https://www.fsc.gov.au/useful-documents-downloads?s=fsc+online)`\n- Quick Links >\nClient Agency Contract Notification Form\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(162kB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(163kB)\nFact Sheet - Joint Venture Arrangements\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(186kB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(806kB)\nOFSC Agency Compliance Policy\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(2MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(298kB)\nTemplate letters - Joint Venture Undertakings\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(31kB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(408kB)\nFact Sheet - Procurement Obligations relevant to the OFSC and Supply Nation\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(205kB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(289kB)\n Source: `pages/structure.html (https://www.fsc.gov.au/funding-scheme-work-advice-government)`\n- The MSA\napplies to procurements to be delivered in remote Australia and for all other procurements\nwholly delivered in Australia valued between $80,000 and $200,000.\n• The Mandatory Minimum Indigenous Participation Requirements (MMR) stipulating that\nIndigenous employment and business participation targets apply to contacts wholly\ndelivered in Australia valued at $7.5 million or more in 19 industries (including\nconstruction).\n Source: `other-pdfs/Factsheet-20Procurement-20Obligations-20Relevant-20to-20the-20OFSC-20and-20Suppl.pdf (https://www.fsc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-11/Factsheet%20Procurement%20Obligations%20Relevant%20to%20the%20OFSC%20and%20Supply%20Nation.pdf)`\n- In October, we sat down with Federal Safety Commissioner David Denney and Federal Safety Officer Craig Hutton to discuss the WH13 (emergency…\n12 November 2025\nNEW VIDEO FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDERS – HOW TO GET ACCREDITED\nIf you're planning to tender for Housing Australia projects, you may need to be accredited under the Work Health and Safety Accreditation Scheme.…\n11 November 2025\nAnnual Census 2025 - Complete Now!\n Source: `pages/news-latest.html (http://www.fsc.gov.au/news-and-events)`\n- Risk framework\nRisk framework\nWe use a risk-based model to manage the compliance of accredited companies with the Work Health and Safety Accreditation Scheme (the Scheme).\n Source: `pages/strategies-index.html (http://www.fsc.gov.au/risk-framework)`\n- The OFSC does not publicly discuss or externally publish an accredited company’s risk rating.\n Source: `pages/strategies-index.html (http://www.fsc.gov.au/risk-framework)`\n- All accredited companies, regardless of their risk rating, are meeting the requirements of the Scheme, however, the OFSC works more closely with those allocated higher risk ratings to improve their level of compliance.\n Source: `pages/strategies-index.html (http://www.fsc.gov.au/risk-framework)`\n\n## Corporate Values and Operating Culture\n\n- File 1\nDOCX\n(135kB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(187kB)\nScaffold Checklist\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(5MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(249kB)\nH2020 Mobile Plant and Scaff audit and incident data analysis\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(162kB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(197kB)\nMobile Crane - Ground Conditions Infograph\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(1MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(158kB)\nVentia Collaboration - Scaffold Toolbox Talk\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(926kB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(323kB)\nVentia Collaboration - Scaffold Poster\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(3MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(2MB)\nScaffold Safety Poster - Check Rails\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(8MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(609kB)\nScaffold Safety Poster - Don't Tamper\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(11MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(763kB)\nScaffold Safety Poster - Kickboard Tools\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(10MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(1MB)\nScaffold Safety Poster - Does your scaffold check out?\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__03.html (https://www.fsc.gov.au/useful-documents-downloads)`\n- Each year, the OFSC runs this census to find out more about our accredited companies,…\n10 October 2025\nFederal Safety Officer Request For Tender Now Open\nThe Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner (OFSC) is seeking tenders from safety professionals interested in becoming ‘Federal Safety Officers’ (…\n04 September 2025\nNew video released: OFSC and Supply Nation collaboration\nThis year, we’ve been proud to collaborate with Supply Nation and work closely to support First Nations construction companies.\n Source: `pages/news-latest.html (http://www.fsc.gov.au/news-and-events)`\n- If a project is indirectly funded the head contractor must be accredited under the Scheme if:\nThe project includes building work of $4 million or more (including GST)\nAND\nthe value of the Australian Government contribution to the project is at least $6 million (including GST) and represents at least 50 per cent of the total construction project,\nOR\nthe Australian Government contribution to a project is $10 million (including GST) or more, irrespective of the proportion of Australian Government funding.\n Source: `pages/structure.html (https://www.fsc.gov.au/funding-scheme-work-advice-government)`\n- If a project is being indirectly funded by the Australian Government, the head contractor must be accredited under the Scheme if:\nThe project includes building work of $4 million or more (including GST)\nAND\nthe value of the Australian Government contribution to the project is at least $6 million (including GST) and represents at least 50 per cent of the total construction project,\nOR\nthe Australian Government contribution to a project is $10 million (including GST) or more, irrespective of the proportion of Australian Government funding.\n Source: `pages/structure.html (https://www.fsc.gov.au/funding-scheme-work-advice-government)`\n- For indirectly funded projects, the head contractor will need to be accredited under the Scheme if:\no The project includes building work of $4 million or more (including GST) and\no The value of the Commonwealth contribution to the project is at least $6 million\n(including GST) and represents at least 50% of the total construction project;\nOR\no The Commonwealth contribution to a project is $10 million (including GST) or\nmore, irrespective of the proportion of Commonwealth funding.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Factsheet-20Procurement-20Obligations-20Relevant-20to-20the-20OFSC-20and-20Suppl.pdf (https://www.fsc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-11/Factsheet%20Procurement%20Obligations%20Relevant%20to%20the%20OFSC%20and%20Supply%20Nation.pdf)`\n- Quick Links >\n2024-25 Federal Safety Commissioner - Annual Data Report\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(4MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(1MB)\n2024 WHS Accreditation Scheme Data Report\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(6MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(956kB)\n2023 Federal Safety Commissioner - Annual Data Report\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(5MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(1MB)\n2022 Federal Safety Commissioner - Annual Data Report\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(1MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(2MB)\n2021 WHS Accreditation Scheme Data Report\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(1MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(1MB)\n2020 WHS Accreditation Scheme Data Report\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(1MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(430kB)\n2019 WHS Accreditation Scheme Data Report\nFile 1\nDOCX\n(1MB)\nFile 2\nPDF\n(436kB)\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index.html (http://www.fsc.gov.au/annual-reports)`\n- On-site audits are conducted against the WHS Accreditation Scheme Auditing Criteria, which cover three key areas: WHS management systems criteria, Focus point criteria and Hazard criteria\nLatest >\n21 April 2026\nAnnual Data Report for 2024-25 published\nThe Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner (OFSC) has released its Annual Data Report for 2024-25.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (http://www.fsc.gov.au)`\n- News\n21 April 2026\nAnnual Data Report for 2024-25 published\nThe Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner (OFSC) has released its Annual Data Report for 2024-25.\n Source: `pages/news-latest.html (http://www.fsc.gov.au/news-and-events)`\n\n## Global Ideas and Case Study Inputs\n\n_No global-intelligence source text found yet. Run `CLAUDE/global-ideas-scraper.py ` to populate case-study sources._\n\n## Source Artifacts Used\n\n- `pages/about.html` - pages - http://www.fsc.gov.au/about-fsc\n- `pages/annual-reports-index.html` - pages - http://www.fsc.gov.au/annual-reports\n- `pages/contact.html` - pages - http://www.fsc.gov.au/contact\n- `pages/homepage.html` - pages - http://www.fsc.gov.au\n- `pages/news-latest.html` - pages - http://www.fsc.gov.au/news-and-events\n- `pages/strategies-index.html` - pages - http://www.fsc.gov.au/risk-framework\n- `pages/strategies-index__00.html` - pages - https://www.fsc.gov.au/risk-framework\n- `pages/strategies-index__01.html` - pages - http://www.fsc.gov.au/risk-framework\n- `pages/strategies-index__02.html` - pages - http://www.fsc.gov.au/education-and-resources\n- `pages/strategies-index__03.html` - pages - https://www.fsc.gov.au/useful-documents-downloads\n- `pages/strategies-index__04.html` - pages - https://www.fsc.gov.au/useful-documents-downloads?s=fsc+online\n- `pages/structure.html` - pages - https://www.fsc.gov.au/funding-scheme-work-advice-government\n- `other-pdfs/Template-20Letters-20--20Joint-20Venture-20Undertakings.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.fsc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-08/Template%20Letters%20-%20Joint%20Venture%20Undertakings.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/Fact-20Sheet-20--20Joint-20Venture-20Arrangements_0.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.fsc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-08/Fact%20Sheet%20-%20Joint%20Venture%20Arrangements_0.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/OFSC-20Agency-20Compliance-20Policy.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.fsc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-08/OFSC%20Agency%20Compliance%20Policy.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/OFSC-20Client-20Agency-20Contract-20Notification-20Form.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.fsc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-08/OFSC%20Client%20Agency%20Contract%20Notification%20Form.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/Factsheet-20Procurement-20Obligations-20Relevant-20to-20the-20OFSC-20and-20Suppl.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.fsc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-11/Factsheet%20Procurement%20Obligations%20Relevant%20to%20the%20OFSC%20and%20Supply%20Nation.pdf\n\n## Gaps To Fix\n\n- No corporate plan text source found.\n- No annual report text source found.\n- No global comparison/case-study sources found.", "legislation_md": "# Federal Safety Commissioner - Acts and Legislation Discovery\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T21:03:41.399564+00:00\n**Entity ID**: B-002325\n**Jurisdiction**: Commonwealth\n**Portfolio**: Employment and Workplace Relations\n\n> This is an evidence-based discovery list from scraped department material. A mention does not always mean the department administers the legislation; high-confidence and official register links should be reviewed.\n\n## Summary\n\n- Source files scanned: 17\n- Unique legislation references found: 8\n\n| Type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| Act | 5 |\n| Rules | 3 |\n\n## Legislation References\n\n### Federal Safety Commissioner Act 2022\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 5\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Federal+Safety+Commissioner+Act+2022\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/structure.html`\n- `other-pdfs/Factsheet-20Procurement-20Obligations-20Relevant-20to-20the-20OFSC-20and-20Suppl.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ment Agencies | Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner\n\nAdvice for Australian Government Agencies\nAdvice for government agencies\nIf you’re an Australian Government department or entity funding building and construction work, you may need to comply with the\nFederal Safety Commissioner Act 2022\nand the Work Health and Safety Accreditation Scheme.\nSubject to\ncertain financial thresholds,\nyou may need to use a builder accredited under the Work Health and Safety Accreditation Scheme (the Scheme) when the Australian Government is funding construction wo\n Source: `pages/structure.html`\n- truction projects that fall within its remit.\nIt also imposes an obligation on Australian Government agencies to use accredited builders when funding construction projects, subject to financial thresholds and definitions of building work (Section 43(4) of the\nFederal Safety Commissioner Act 2022\n).\nThe OFSC’s\nAgency Compliance Policy\ncontains more detail on this legislative obligation and how agencies can ensure compliance.\nHow do I know if I need to use an accredited builder?\nGovernment agencies are responsible for assessing if construction projects\n Source: `pages/structure.html`\n- GST) and represents at least 50 per cent of the total construction project,\nOR\nthe Australian Government contribution to a project is $10 million (including GST) or more, irrespective of the proportion of Australian Government funding.\nWhat is building work?\nThe\nFederal Safety Commissioner Act 2022\nand\nFederal Safety Commissioner (Accreditation Scheme) Rules 2023\ndefine building work for Scheme purposes. Building work means any of the following:\nconstruction\nalteration\nextension\nrestoration\nrepair\ndemolition, or\ndismantling\nof any buildings, structures\n Source: `pages/structure.html`\n- d encourages innovation.\nThe Australian Government has oversight over the projects it’s funding, including serious incident and fatality investigation.\nFor detailed information, check out our ‘\nbenefits of accreditation’\nwebsite page.\nWhat is a joint venture?\nThe\nFederal Safety Commissioner Act 2022\nallows for ‘joint ventures’ whereby multiple companies establish an unincorporated entity to apply for a government tender, so long as at least one company is accredited.\nWhere a joint venture is taking place, the OFSC’s expectation is that an accredited comp\n Source: `pages/structure.html`\n- ncies undertaking Australian Government procurement generally have obligations relevant to both\nthe OFSC and through the Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP), Supply Nation.\nObligations relevant to the OFSC\nIn the OFSC’s case, the obligation is outlined in the Federal Safety Commissioner Act 2022. This\nlegislation requires that the Commonwealth or a corporate Commonwealth entity must not fund\nbuilding work unless the builder is accredited, subject to certain financial thresholds. This means\nthat procurement officers may need to ensure a construction c\n Source: `other-pdfs/Factsheet-20Procurement-20Obligations-20Relevant-20to-20the-20OFSC-20and-20Suppl.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Federal Safety Commissioner (Accreditation Scheme) Amendment Rules 2023\n\n**Type**: Rules\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Federal+Safety+Commissioner+%28Accreditation+Scheme%29+Amendment+Rules+2023\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/OFSC-20Agency-20Compliance-20Policy.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- . 7\nDefinition of terms\nTerm Definition\nFSC Federal Safety Commissioner\nFunding entity The Commonwealth or a corporate Commonwealth entity\nOFSC Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner\nFSC Act Federal Safety Commissioner Act 2022\nFederal Safety Commissioner (Accreditation Scheme) Amendment Rules 2023\nThe Rules\nThe Scheme The Work Health Safety Accreditation Scheme.\n3\n\n[page 4]\nBackground\nThe Work Health Safety (WHS) Accreditation Scheme (the Scheme) is established under the Federal\nSafety Act 2022 (the FSC Act) and the Federal Safety Commissioner (Accredi\n Source: `other-pdfs/OFSC-20Agency-20Compliance-20Policy.pages.jsonl`\n- es 2023\nThe Rules\nThe Scheme The Work Health Safety Accreditation Scheme.\n3\n\n[page 4]\nBackground\nThe Work Health Safety (WHS) Accreditation Scheme (the Scheme) is established under the Federal\nSafety Act 2022 (the FSC Act) and the Federal Safety Commissioner (Accreditation Scheme)\nAmendment Rules 2023 (the Rules). The Federal Safety Commissioner is the accrediting authority for\nthe Scheme, and the Scheme is administered by the Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner.\nThe Scheme seeks to leverage Commonwealth funding to increase safety standards across th\n Source: `other-pdfs/OFSC-20Agency-20Compliance-20Policy.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Federal Safety Act 2022\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Federal+Safety+Act+2022\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/OFSC-20Agency-20Compliance-20Policy.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- r Act 2022\nFederal Safety Commissioner (Accreditation Scheme) Amendment Rules 2023\nThe Rules\nThe Scheme The Work Health Safety Accreditation Scheme.\n3\n\n[page 4]\nBackground\nThe Work Health Safety (WHS) Accreditation Scheme (the Scheme) is established under the Federal\nSafety Act 2022 (the FSC Act) and the Federal Safety Commissioner (Accreditation Scheme)\nAmendment Rules 2023 (the Rules). The Federal Safety Commissioner is the accrediting authority for\nthe Scheme, and the Scheme is administered by the Office of the Federal Safety Commissi\n Source: `other-pdfs/OFSC-20Agency-20Compliance-20Policy.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Federal Safety Commissioner (Accreditation Scheme) Rules 2023\n\n**Type**: Rules\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Federal+Safety+Commissioner+%28Accreditation+Scheme%29+Rules+2023\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/structure.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- t,\nOR\nthe Australian Government contribution to a project is $10 million (including GST) or more, irrespective of the proportion of Australian Government funding.\nWhat is building work?\nThe\nFederal Safety Commissioner Act 2022\nand\nFederal Safety Commissioner (Accreditation Scheme) Rules 2023\ndefine building work for Scheme purposes. Building work means any of the following:\nconstruction\nalteration\nextension\nrestoration\nrepair\ndemolition, or\ndismantling\nof any buildings, structures or works that form, or are to form, part of land, whether they are\n Source: `pages/structure.html`\n\n### OFSC Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner FSC Act Federal Safety Commissioner Act 2022\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=OFSC+Office+of+the+Federal+Safety+Commissioner+FSC+Act+Federal+Safety+Commissioner+Act+2022\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/OFSC-20Agency-20Compliance-20Policy.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- .......................................................................................................................... 7\nDefinition of terms\nTerm Definition\nFSC Federal Safety Commissioner\nFunding entity The Commonwealth or a corporate Commonwealth entity\nOFSC Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner\nFSC Act Federal Safety Commissioner Act 2022\nFederal Safety Commissioner (Accreditation Scheme) Amendment Rules 2023\nThe Rules\nThe Scheme The Work Health Safety Accreditation Scheme.\n3\n\n[page 4]\nBackground\nThe Work Health Safety (WHS) Accreditation Scheme (the Scheme) is established under the Federal\nSa\n Source: `other-pdfs/OFSC-20Agency-20Compliance-20Policy.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Work Health and Safety Scheme) Amendment Rules 2023\n\n**Type**: Rules\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Work+Health+and+Safety+Scheme%29+Amendment+Rules+2023\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Fact-20Sheet-20--20Joint-20Venture-20Arrangements_0.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- building work for a full\nexplanation of Scheme thresholds.  The accredited member in the joint\nventure arrangement must provide\nWhat is a joint venture? undertakings, in writing, to take full\nThe Federal Safety Commissioner (Accreditation responsibility for Work Health and Safety\nScheme) Amendment Rules 2023 (the Rules) define for the life of the project and that the\na joint venture as being: building work will be carried out in\naccordance with its WHS Management\nan unincorporated enterprise that is constituted by System (WHSMS) for the life of the\ntwo or more pe\n Source: `other-pdfs/Fact-20Sheet-20--20Joint-20Venture-20Arrangements_0.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Public+Governance%2C+Performance+and+Accountability+Act+2013\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/OFSC-20Agency-20Compliance-20Policy.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- tract splitting is not a legislative breach, it is behaviour intended to avoid legislative\nrequirements where they would ordinarily apply. The FSC would consider this conduct to be of major\nconcern and would act accordingly. There are also requirements in the Public Governance,\nPerformance and Accountability Act 2013 that prohibit this type of action.\n6\n\n[page 7]\nOFSC considerations\nWhere a breach is identified, the OFSC will consider the factors associated with the specific case\nwhen determining the appropriate action to be taken in response. These may include but are no\n Source: `other-pdfs/OFSC-20Agency-20Compliance-20Policy.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Under+the+Public+Governance%2C+Performance+and+Accountability+Act+2013\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/OFSC-20Agency-20Compliance-20Policy.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- are made aware of and adhere to the Scheme’s requirements when they are issuing\ncontracts involving building work. For example, Commonwealth departments providing funding to\nstate and territory governments could be responsible for ensuring Scheme compliance.\nUnder the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013, a corporate\nCommonwealth entity is defined as a Commonwealth entity that is a body corporate. Although they\nremain part of the Australian Government, corporate Commonwealth entities have a separate legal\npersonality from the Commonwealth. Examples include th\n Source: `other-pdfs/OFSC-20Agency-20Compliance-20Policy.pages.jsonl`\n\n## Files Scanned\n\n- `pages/about.html` (page)\n- `pages/annual-reports-index.html` (page)\n- `pages/contact.html` (page)\n- `pages/homepage.html` (page)\n- `pages/news-latest.html` (page)\n- `pages/strategies-index.html` (page)\n- `pages/strategies-index__00.html` (page)\n- `pages/strategies-index__01.html` (page)\n- `pages/strategies-index__02.html` (page)\n- `pages/strategies-index__03.html` (page)\n- `pages/strategies-index__04.html` (page)\n- `pages/structure.html` (page)\n- `other-pdfs/Fact-20Sheet-20--20Joint-20Venture-20Arrangements_0.pages.jsonl` (pdf_pages)\n- `other-pdfs/Factsheet-20Procurement-20Obligations-20Relevant-20to-20the-20OFSC-20and-20Suppl.pages.jsonl` (pdf_pages)\n- `other-pdfs/OFSC-20Agency-20Compliance-20Policy.pages.jsonl` (pdf_pages)\n- `other-pdfs/OFSC-20Client-20Agency-20Contract-20Notification-20Form.pages.jsonl` (pdf_pages)\n- 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