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  • News article

    Workplace Health and Safety Queensland media statement

    Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) have notified a number of impacted businesses regarding the detection of asbestos-containing fire rated board (FRB) as a result of information provided by Australian Border Force (ABF).

  • News article

    Identifying secondary mental injuries allows for better early intervention

    Early identification and recording of secondary mental injuries or illness supports workers getting help sooner. This early intervention has been shown to improve recovery and claim outcomes.

  • News article

    Calling for Expressions of Interest for the Work Health and Safety Industry Sector Standing Committees

    The Office of Industrial Relations (OIR) is seeking nominations for consideration by the Minister for appointment to a new term of the Industry Sector Standing Committees (ISSCs). The primary function of the ISSCs is to give advice and make recommendations to the Work Health and Safety Board about workplace health and safety in the relevant industry sector. The ISSCs meet at least four times a year.

  • News article

    Updated Allied Health fees – effective 1 August 2025

    WorkCover Queensland has completed its annual update of the Allied Health Services Table of Costs for the 2025-2026 financial year. The updated fees are effective from 1 August 2025.

  • News article

    Upcoming asbestos compliance audits for Queensland businesses

    From 1 August 2025, Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) inspectors will begin auditing businesses operating from buildings constructed before 1990 and those likely containing asbestos. The statewide audit will run until 31 October and will focus on compliance with asbestos management requirements, including having an asbestos register and a management plan in place where asbestos has been identified.

  • News article

    WorkCover Queensland's target premium rate holds steady for 2025–26

    In good news for Queensland businesses, there will be no increase to WorkCover Queensland's target average net premium rate for the 2025–26 financial year.

  • Ministerial media release

    WorkCover premium freeze good news for Queensland

    Crisafulli Government endorses WorkCover premium freeze for 2025-26.

  • News article

    New Medical and Allied Health Advisory Services panel tender - offer submission time extended

    WorkCover Queensland invites all medical and allied health professionals to apply to be part of a new panel supplying services to injured workers across the state.

  • News article

    Allied Health Services Tables of Costs review for 2025-2026

    WorkCover Queensland is finalising our annual review of the Allied Health Services Tables of Costs for the 2025-2026 financial year.

  • News article

    Chris' story

    When Chris experienced a mental injury due to his work, support from his employer helped him take a different career path while staying connected to his work and culture.

  • News article

    WorkCover partnership helps electricians stay strong

    As part of our Injury Risk Reduction Initiatives, WorkCover Queensland has partnered with Master Electricians Australia to help electricians protect themselves against musculoskeletal strain.

  • News article

    Tis the season to be jolly

    The holiday season is fast approaching and with it, extended trading hours across the state allowing Queenslanders to avoid the Christmas rush.