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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

Compliance blitz targets construction industry

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) has begun a state-wide compliance blitz to reduce serious workplace incidents in Queensland’s high risk construction industry.

12 July 2024
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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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Ban on engineered stone in effect (1 July 2024)

Following the agreement of a national ban of engineered stone in December 2023, Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) advises the ban is now in effect (July 1, 2024).

2 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
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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