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Annual update of Medical Tables of Costs

WorkCover Queensland has reviewed and updated the tables of costs for medical treatment and supplementary services applicable for workers' compensation in Queensland. The changes are effective 1 December 2024 and reflect the maximum fees payable by insurers.

2 December 2024
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Annual update of Private Hospital Services Table of Costs

WorkCover Queensland has updated the Private Hospital Services Table of Costs, effective 1 December 2024.

28 November 2024
Media release

Asbestos safety risk from high pressure water hoses in focus for Asbestos Awareness Week

The dangers of using high pressure water hoses on asbestos cement roofs, fences and walls will be a focus of Queensland’s Asbestos Awareness Week (25 November to 1 December 2024).

25 November 2024
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Nominate to join the Consultative Committee for Work-Related Fatalities and Serious Incidents

Have you been directly impacted by a work-related fatality or serious injury? Do you think you may be ready to be a force for positive change? You’re invited to consider applying to become a member of the Consultative Committee.

22 November 2024
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New electrical safety laws - protecting workers and the community

The Electrical Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Regulation 2024 (ESOLA Regulation) gives effect to further recommendations from the Review of Queensland’s Electrical Safety Act 2002.

8 October 2024
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Queenslanders need to work safely 365 days a year

Workplaces across Queensland are encouraged to take part in National Safe Work Month this October to help save lives and reduce the cost of work-related injury and illness.

2 October 2024
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Safe Work Month focuses on being safe 365 days of the year

Saving lives by raising awareness about workplace health and safety is the focus of National Safe Work Month this October. Safety doesn’t happen by chance or guesswork; safety is everyone’s business.

26 September 2024
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Farm safety a prized subject for Queensland students

Be safe around electrical equipment, always wear a helmet on a quad bike and wash your hands after touching animals – these are some of the safety messages that will feature in the 2025 Farm safety calendar.

13 September 2024
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Annual update of Private Hospital Services Table of Costs

WorkCover Queensland is commencing our annual review of the Private Hospital Services Table of Costs for 2024.

10 September 2024
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Medical Tables of Costs review for 2024

WorkCover Queensland is commencing our annual review of the Medical Table of Costs for 2024.

10 September 2024
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Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024

The changes aim to improve the process for injured workers, improve rehabilitation and return to work outcomes and address emerging scheme trends like the growth of psychological injury claims.

3 September 2024
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New regulation on processing crystalline silica substances in effect (1 September 2024)

As part of a national approach, new stronger regulation for businesses to manage the potential hazard when processing crystalline silica substances is now in effect (1 September 2024).

1 September 2024