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2019–2020 WorkCover Queensland industry classifications released

The finalised rates for WorkCover Queensland's industry classifications (WIC) for 2019–2020 have now been published in the Queensland Government Gazette dated 21 June 2019.

21 June 2019
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Consultation on draft Principles of Practice for Workplace Rehabilitation Providers

The Heads of Workers' Compensation Authorities (HWCA) has invited consultation on the new draft Principles of Practice for Workplace Rehabilitation Providers.

19 June 2019
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Court dismisses rogue grape ‘slip and fall’ claim

A Queensland Court of Appeal decision in May 2019 to dismiss a teacher’s ‘slip and fall’ common law claim appeal after slipping on a grape should serve as a wake-up call for employers to be forward-thinking in their approach to assessing workplace safety risks.

29 May 2019
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Upcoming return to work services tender

WorkCover will be establishing a new return to work services panel and aims to have this in place by late January 2020. This will be done via an open tender process commencing in August 2019.

14 May 2019
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Supplementary IME Panel tender for Rehabilitation Physicians

WorkCover Queensland is opening a supplementary tender for additional Rehabilitation Physicians to support demand for patient referrals.

7 May 2019
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Allied Health Table of Costs review

WorkCover Queensland is commencing its review of the Allied Health Table of Costs for the 2019/2020 financial year. The new table of costs will take effect from 1 July 2019.

8 April 2019
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McDonald’s smoke break legal case needs digesting

A recent legal case involving a McDonald’s worker who fell from the roof of one of the fast food retailer’s restaurants during a pre-shift smoke break has generated significant attention recently.

28 March 2019
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Education Masterclass

Late last year the WorkCover Education teams in collaboration with WorkCover Business Partnerships had the privilege of hosting customers and colleagues in the first of our Education Masterclasses.

8 March 2019
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Recovery Blueprint overview shared at national conference

An overview of WorkCover Queensland's Recovery Blueprint project will be shared at the National Workers' Compensation Summit on 18 February.

15 February 2019
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Search for best practice return to work and vocational support for silicosis lung disease sufferers

WorkCover Queensland and the Office of Industrial Relations (OIR) are conducting a search for researchers specialising in silicosis lung disease, to help identify the most effective return to work and vocational rehabilitation support practices for workers with this condition.

14 February 2019