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Privacy Awareness Week 2022

We are supporting Privacy Awareness Week (PAW) which runs from 2 to 8 May 2022. This year’s theme is ‘Privacy the foundation of trust’.

4 May 2022
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Proposed legislative changes to create ‘claim-farming’ offences and terminal injury timeframes

A bill has been introduced in Queensland Parliament to amend the Workers’ Compensation & Rehabilitation Act 2003 to create new offences around ‘claim-farming’ and re-introduce a timeframe around terminal illness or injury claims.

5 April 2022
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Preventing injuries while working from home

More Queenslanders are working remotely, so how do employers ensure that their workers have a safe and healthy working environment at home?

30 March 2022
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Annual review of Allied Health Services Tables of Costs for 2022-2023

WorkCover Queensland is commencing the annual review of the Allied Health Services Tables of Costs for 2022-2023. Associations, providers and key stakeholders are encouraged to provide feedback by Friday, 29 April 2022.

29 March 2022
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Managing sprains and strains in the retail tyre industry

A new pilot project is helping employers in the retail tyre industry address the risk factors contributing to work-related sprains and strains.

23 March 2022
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WorkCover’s response for flood-affected policyholders

Many of our policyholders have been affected by severe flooding in south-eastern Queensland, and we understand that these are extraordinarily difficult times.

28 February 2022
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Medical fees update - effective 1 March 2022

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

17 February 2022
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Medical fees update - effective 1 December 2021

WorkCover Queensland has reviewed and updated the tables of costs for medical treatment applicable for workers' compensation in Queensland. The changes are effective 1 December 2021 and reflect the maximum fees payable.

18 November 2021
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Craig's story

Craig suffered serious injuries when he fell from a ladder at work. Here's how support and a positive mindset helped Craig get back.

3 November 2021
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New Private Hospital Services Table of Costs now available – effective 1 December 2021

WorkCover Queensland has introduced a Private Hospital Services Table of Costs for the treatment of patients with a workers' compensation claim.

1 November 2021
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Annual review of medical fees

WorkCover Queensland is commencing the annual review of medical fees. Associations and providers can provide feedback by 22 October 2021.

30 September 2021
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Employers failing to hold insurance in the Queensland workers’ compensation scheme

One recent prosecution highlights just how seriously failing to hold workers' compensation insurance is taken in Queensland.

10 September 2021