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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Medical and Allied Health fee updates - effective 1 July 2021

WorkCover Queensland has updated both the Medical and Allied Health Tables of Costs effective 1 July 2021. Fees have been indexed in line with CPI and wage index increases.

New streamlined claim pathway for first responders and eligible employees diagnosed with PTSD

On 20 May 2021, Queensland's workers' compensation laws were amended to include a new presumptive streamlined pathway for first responders and eligible employees diagnosed with PTSD.

Queensland workers' compensation premiums remain lowest

Industrial Relations Minister Grace Grace said today that the average WorkCover premium would be maintained at $1.20 per $100 of wages paid for 2021-2022.

Vale Ian Brusasco AO

WorkCover Queensland is saddened to hear the news of the passing of Mr Ian Brusasco AO, former chair at WorkCover Queensland from 1998 to 2012.

Court backs electrical regulator decision on unlicensed operator

Action taken by the Queensland Government against a rogue operator accused of performing unlicensed electrical work has been supported in court today.