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Time to renew your WorkCover accident insurance policy
If you have an accident insurance policy with WorkCover Queensland, which covers your business for work-related injuries to your workers, it's time to renew.
1 July 2024 -
News article
Updated Allied Health fees – effective 1 July 2024
WorkCover Queensland has completed our annual update of the Allied Health Services Table of Costs for the 2024-2025 financial year. The updated fees are effective from 1 July 2024.
25 June 2024 -
Media release
WorkCover fraud leads to five months imprisonment
A Queensland man, who defrauded nearly $78,000 from WorkCover Queensland, will be sent to prison for five months and has been ordered to repay the money.
21 June 2024 -
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Research to investigate returning to work after lung disease diagnosis
The Miles Government continues to lead the nation in its commitment to limiting the effects of dust lung disease in workers in the mining and artificial stone industries.
7 June 2024 -
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New Chief Executive for WorkCover Queensland
The WorkCover Board is proud to announce the appointment of Michael Pennisi as the Chief Executive Officer of WorkCover Queensland. Michael will commence in the role on 18 June 2024.
7 June 2024 -
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WorkCover Queensland customers continue to benefit from one of Australia’s lowest average premium rates
Queensland businesses will continue to benefit from one of Australia’s lowest average premium rates for workers’ compensation insurance.
4 June 2024 -
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New laws on the way for electrical safety
Following extensive consultation with industry, registered unions, electricity entities, peak bodies, and the community, the Miles Government is taking action to strengthen Queensland’s electrical safety laws.
22 May 2024 -
Media release
Work health and safety laws - clarified and stronger
A number of legislative changes by the Work Health and Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 have come into effect today.
20 May 2024 -
News article
Engineered stone work to cease from 1 July
On 1 July 2024, work with engineered stone in Queensland must cease. Queensland has led the way forging a national consensus to address the issue. This ban is to protect workers and save lives.
7 May 2024 -
News article
Allied Health Services Tables of Costs review for 2024-2025
WorkCover Queensland is commencing our annual review of the Allied Health Services Tables of Costs for the 2024-2025 financial year.
29 February 2024 -
Media release
Opportunity to join Queensland’s Medical Assessment Tribunals
The Queensland Government is seeking specialist practitioners for the state workers’ compensation scheme’s General Medical Assessment Tribunal and newly-created Psychiatric Assessment Tribunal.
8 February 2024 -
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WorkCover Queensland CEO Bruce Watson retiring
After seven years as CEO of WorkCover Queensland, Bruce Watson will retire on the 16th of February 2024.
2 February 2024