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Annual update of Private Hospital Services Table of Costs
WorkCover Queensland has updated the Private Hospital Services Table of Costs, effective 1 December 2024.
28 November 2024 -
Media release
Asbestos safety risk from high pressure water hoses in focus for Asbestos Awareness Week
The dangers of using high pressure water hoses on asbestos cement roofs, fences and walls will be a focus of Queensland’s Asbestos Awareness Week (25 November to 1 December 2024).
25 November 2024 -
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Nominate to join the Consultative Committee for Work-Related Fatalities and Serious Incidents
Have you been directly impacted by a work-related fatality or serious injury? Do you think you may be ready to be a force for positive change? You’re invited to consider applying to become a member of the Consultative Committee.
22 November 2024 -
Media release
New electrical safety laws - protecting workers and the community
The Electrical Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Regulation 2024 (ESOLA Regulation) gives effect to further recommendations from the Review of Queensland’s Electrical Safety Act 2002.
8 October 2024 -
Media release
Safe Work Month focuses on being safe 365 days of the year
Saving lives by raising awareness about workplace health and safety is the focus of National Safe Work Month this October. Safety doesn’t happen by chance or guesswork; safety is everyone’s business.
26 September 2024 -
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Farm safety a prized subject for Queensland students
Be safe around electrical equipment, always wear a helmet on a quad bike and wash your hands after touching animals – these are some of the safety messages that will feature in the 2025 Farm safety calendar.
13 September 2024 -
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Annual update of Private Hospital Services Table of Costs
WorkCover Queensland is commencing our annual review of the Private Hospital Services Table of Costs for 2024.
10 September 2024 -
News article
Medical Tables of Costs review for 2024
WorkCover Queensland is commencing our annual review of the Medical Table of Costs for 2024.
10 September 2024 -
News article
Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024
The changes aim to improve the process for injured workers, improve rehabilitation and return to work outcomes and address emerging scheme trends like the growth of psychological injury claims.
3 September 2024 -
News article
Return to Work Services Table of Costs update
Following recent recommendations from the Queensland Government’s review of the state’s workers’ compensation scheme, WorkCover Queensland have updated the Return to Work Services Table of Costs 1 July 2024.
30 August 2024 -
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New statewide campaign to reduce fatalities and critical injuries
The Queensland Government has launched a new safety campaign geared towards improving the state’s safety outcomes for industries including construction, manufacturing, health care, and social assistance.
26 August 2024 -
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Historic workers’ compensation and electrical safety laws enacted
The Miles Government has enacted historic amendments to workers’ compensation, electrical safety and work health and safety laws to further enhance protections for Queensland workers and to keep Queenslanders safe.
22 August 2024