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Contributory negligence found against hospital worker who injured shoulder

A Queensland Supreme Court judge has awarded damages to a hospital worker who injured her shoulder while assisting a co-worker to move a mattress at work but found contributory negligence on the part of the worker also played a role in the injury.

Give your feedback on new version of the Provider Management Plan

A new version of the Provider Management Plan (PMP) form and an accompanying user guide are now available for allied health stakeholders to preview and provide feedback.

Annual review of the Public Health Services Table of Costs for 2023-2024

WorkCover Queensland is commencing the annual review of the Public Health Services Table of Costs for the 2023-2024 financial year.

Employer obligations in common law claims

When faced with a common law claim as an employer, you may feel worried or overwhelmed about what’s to come. However, it is in everyone's best interest to work closely with WorkCover, as it leads to better and fairer outcomes.

Annual review of Allied Health Services Tables of Costs for 2023-2024

WorkCover Queensland is commencing the annual review of the Allied Health Services Tables of Costs for the 2023-2024 financial year.

Common Law Claims Management Panel tender now open

The Common Law Claims Management Panel tender is now open, and can be accessed on the Queensland Government QTenders website.

Medical fees update - effective 1 December 2022

WorkCover Queensland has updated the Medical Items Table of Costs. Changes take effect on 1 December 2022.

Private Hospital Services Table of Costs update – effective 1 December 2022

WorkCover Queensland has updated our Private Hospital Services Table of Costs, which was published in the Queensland Government Gazette on Friday, 18 November 2022 and will apply from 1 December 2022.

Queensland businesses put on notice to insure workers against work-related injuries

Queensland businesses are being reminded that they must insure their workers against the costs of work-related injuries, after recent compliance activities uncovered dozens of uninsured businesses.

Celebrating safely at work parties this festive season

As we head into the festive season, it’s a time to celebrate the year that was with our colleagues at end-of-year parties – but it’s also important to ensure we do so safely.

Get the scoop - how one employer helped his worker return after injury

Giada, a manager and gelato maker at La Macelleria Gelateria, required surgery after being diagnosed with repetitive strain injury. This is how Giada's employer, Matteo, helped her return to work and wellbeing.

Warren's story

For Warren, a veteran truck driver, what should have been a routine run from Mackay to Townsville in October 2021 ended in life-changing injuries. He now educates drivers about putting their own safety first.