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Historic workers’ compensation and electrical safety laws enacted
The Miles Government has enacted historic amendments to workers’ compensation, electrical safety and work health and safety laws to further enhance protections for Queensland workers and to keep Queenslanders safe.
22 August 2024 -
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New mental injury resources from WorkCover to help employers support workers
Mental injuries in the workplace are on the rise, and they can be challenging to navigate. That’s why WorkCover Queensland has launched a new video series to help employers better manage work-related mental injuries.
19 August 2024 -
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Employers put on notice to proactively manage workplace sexual harassment
Queensland employers will be required to proactively manage the risk of sexual harassment in the workplace from September in a nation-leading regulatory reform.
30 July 2024 -
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Work Health and Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024
Stay up to date on what the Work Health and Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 means for workplaces across Queensland.
30 July 2024 -
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Miles Doing What Matters: More Queensland workers set to benefit from nation-leading leave reform
Premier Steven Miles has today announced a major extension to nation leading leave reform, building on changes announced on Labour Day 2024.
23 July 2024 -
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Public Health Services Table of Costs update – effective 1 July 2024
WorkCover Queensland has updated our Public Health Services Table of Costs, which was published in the Queensland Government Gazette and will apply from 1 July 2024.
19 July 2024 -
Media release
Upcoming asbestos management compliance audits for Queensland businesses
Starting 1 August 2024, Workplace Health and Safety Queensland inspectors will begin auditing businesses operating from buildings constructed before 1990 and those likely containing asbestos to ensure compliance with asbestos regulations.
3 July 2024 -
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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 -
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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