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Your rehabilitation and return to work journey will be easier if you know your options, the steps to take, and who’s responsible for what.
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Find out about high risk work licences, how to apply for, renew or replace your licence and update your contact details.

What licence do I need?

Information on the different classes of high risk work licences.
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Apply, renew or replace licences

How to apply for, renew or replace your HRW / asbestos / demolition / general construction licence.
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Licence fees

Fees and payment options for high risk work licences and major hazard facility licences.
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Change your contact details

Update your contact details online to change the residential, postal or email address, or phone number on your existing Queensland high risk work licence.
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When don't I need a licence?

Check when you don’t need a high risk work licence to carry out high risk work, and what occupational licences are now discontinued.
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Interstate licences

Information on interstate licences and renewing your interstate licence in Queensland.
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Update your existing paper based certificate

Check how you can update and convert your old paper based certificate into a renewable photographic licence for high risk work (HRW).
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High risk work online register

This search will confirm the licence status of a Queensland High Risk Work licence (HRWL).
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Appealing a licensing decision

You are allowed to seek a review of the decision or appeal if you are refused a licence or have conditions or restrictions are placed on your licence.
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