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Media release

New films urge rural Queenslanders to be safe around electricity

Five new films launched by the Queensland Government today are aimed at keeping rural communities safe from electrical dangers.

21 October 2021
Media release

Former nurse tells how her neighbour’s life was in her hands

Be prepared - that’s the message a life-saving nurse wants you to adopt if you work on the land or in isolated areas across the state. It’s also why she has joined Workplace Health and Safety Queensland’s team of Safety Advocates, Head of Workplace Health and Safety Queensland Tony James said.

11 October 2021
Media release

Mentally healthy workplaces make better business for all

As Mental Health Week kicks off, Queenslanders are urged to take time to focus on their mental wellbeing, while employers are asked to make their staff’s mental health a priority.

11 October 2021
Media release

Shane Webcke gets serious about work safety

Former footy warhorse Shane Webcke was famous for his on-field passion, determination and work ethic, but he’s now bringing these same qualities to his role as an advocate for work safety.

7 October 2021
News article

Her life in my hands – the Robyn Neilson story

Robyn Neilson was a first responder to her neighbour who suffered horrific injuries after her arm caught in a post-hole digger on a remote cattle property.

6 October 2021
News article

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
News article

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
News article

Responding to fraud in the Queensland workers’ compensation scheme

Fraud can and does occur in the world of workers’ compensation insurance. Three recent prosecutions highlight just how seriously workers’ compensation fraud is addressed in Queensland.

3 September 2021
Ministerial media release

Industrial manslaughter charges laid against MSF Sugar Pty Ltd

The independent Work Health and Safety Prosecutor, Mr Aaron Guilfoyle, has charged MSF Sugar Pty Ltd with industrial manslaughter under the Electrical Safety Act 2002, in relation to an incident near Little Mulgrave in far north Queensland in July 2019.

12 August 2021
News article

It's time to renew your WorkCover accident insurance policy

Your accident insurance policy with WorkCover Queensland, which covers your business for the cost of any work-related injuries to your workers, is due for renewal.

30 June 2021
News article

New independent medical examinations panel

WorkCover Queensland has now completed the open tender process to appoint a new independent medical examinations (IME) panel, effective from 1 July 2021.

30 June 2021
News article

2021–2022 WorkCover Queensland industry classifications released

The finalised rates for WorkCover Queensland's industry classifications (WIC) for 2021–2022 have now been published in the Queensland Government Gazette.

25 June 2021