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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.

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.

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.

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.

WorkCover Queensland CEO Bruce Watson retiring

After seven years as CEO of WorkCover Queensland, Bruce Watson will retire on the 16th of February 2024.

Independent review of Workplace Health and Safety Queensland announced

The Miles Government has commissioned an independent review of Workplace Health and Safety Queensland. Starting today, the review will ensure the state’s regulator meets contemporary standards and community expectations around work health and safety.

Queensland’s engineered stone campaign culminates in national ban

Queensland’s longstanding campaign to ban the use of engineered stone has culminated in a national ban on the dangerous product,

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.

Health and safety reforms aim to strengthen worker protection and representation

The Palaszczuk Government has introduced legislative reforms to Queensland’s Work Health and Safety Act in State Parliament this week.

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.

Company fined $60,000 for exposing workers to trench collapse risk

A company recently pleaded guilty and was fined $60,000 in the Goondiwindi Magistrates Court, for exposing workers to the serious risk of a trench collapse.

Queensland ready for 2023 Asbestos Awareness Week

Let’s lead the way, Queensland, and continue to remain asbestos vigilant – that’s the message being delivered by the Minister for Industrial Relations, Grace Grace, as part of National Asbestos Awareness Week (November 20-26).