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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
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Sandra's story

Sandra's resilience, along with support from WorkCover and her employer, helped her to get back to aged care nursing after an injury at work.

16 January 2024
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Annual update of Medical Tables of Costs

WorkCover Queensland has reviewed and updated the tables of costs for medical treatment applicable for workers' compensation in Queensland. The changes are effective 1 December 2023.

1 December 2023
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Annual update of the Private Hospital Services Table of Costs

WorkCover Queensland has updated the Private Hospital Services Table of Costs, effective 1 December 2023.

23 November 2023
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Audiology panel tender now open

As part of our ongoing commitment to improving services, WorkCover Queensland is undertaking a review of its Audiology panel.

23 October 2023
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Annual review of Medical Table of Costs

WorkCover Queensland is commencing the annual review of the Medical Tables of Costs for the 2023-2024 financial year.

4 October 2023
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Joint initiative aims to reduce plumbers’ risk of injury

WorkCover Queensland is investing in the construction industry’s injury risk reduction, with its recent collaboration with Master Plumbers’ Association of Queensland (MPAQ).

18 September 2023
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High Court clears employer of vicarious liability in unusual workplace incident

WorkCover Queensland Senior Lawyer, Tim Loos, sits down with Chris Murphy, Special Counsel at Cooper Grace Ward, to discuss the details of the case of CCIG Investments Pty Ltd v Schokman [2023] and to examine vicarious liability and its relevance for employers.

13 September 2023
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John's story

Making the roads safer is Senior Constable John Kenworthy’s passion. Sadly, it was while on duty keeping others safe on the roads that his own life would change.

23 August 2023
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WorkCover Queensland invests in the safety of forklift users

With over 700 forklift-related injuries per year in Queensland, WorkCover is demonstrating its commitment to safety with the Harmful Equipment (Forklifts) Injury Risk Reduction Initiative.

3 August 2023
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Public Health Services Table of Costs update – effective 1 July 2023

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 2023.

21 July 2023
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Glen's story

Glen Bennett's life changed dramatically when he was involved in an horrific crash in central Queensland. Now, nearly three years on, it’s been a steep road to recovery, but Glen’s positive mindset and strong support network have been crucial.

29 June 2023