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Australian farm fatalities doubled in 2024, reaching 74—highest in 20 years—with 46 deaths in first 11 months of 2025.
Farm safety in Australia has sharply declined, with on-farm fatalities reaching 74 in 2024—more than double the prior year and the highest in two decades—and 46 deaths reported in the first 11 months of 2025.
Serious injuries rose to 171 in 2025 from 133 in 2024, despite agriculture employing fewer workers.
The sector’s fatality rate is nearly seven times the national average.
Workers’ compensation premiums are three to five times higher than in mining, with rates ranging from 3.46% to 6.69% depending on the farm type.
Insurance payouts for farm-related deaths and injuries averaged $355 million annually, including $112 million for fatalities and $190 million for injuries.
State penalties for safety violations can reach millions.
Risks are driven by larger, dispersed farms, seasonal labor, increased use of heavy machinery, and a growing reliance on less experienced backpacker workers.
Common causes include tractor and quad bike accidents, falls, and animal-related incidents.
While some safety improvements have reduced certain injuries, overall risks and costs remain high.
Las muertes en granjas australianas se duplicaron en 2024, llegando a 74 -el nivel más alto en 20 años-, con 46 muertes en los primeros 11 meses de 2025.