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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
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Scott's story

When Scott injured his thumb on a machine at work, having support from his family, WorkCover and his employer helped him get back to work and a sense of normality.

10 April 2024
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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
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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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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.

25 January 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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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,

13 December 2023
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Safety audit reveals manufacturing and spray-painting businesses failing to meet health and safety duties

All eleven businesses targeted during recent spray-painting inspections by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland were found to be breaching their safety obligations.

4 December 2023
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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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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.

30 November 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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Major retailers join Queensland’s engineered stone campaign

Major retailers including Bunnings and IKEA are joining Queensland’s campaign on engineered stone, announcing plans to phase out sales of the dangerous product.

15 November 2023