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Supreme Court decision puts spotlight on interstate workers' connection to Queensland

A recent Supreme Court decision used a three-step test in considering the case of a chef who was injured while working in the Northern Territory for a Queensland-based employer.

Work Health Safety Act review now open

The Work Health and Safety Act 2011 review is now open. You are invited to have your say. Consultation closes Friday 23 September 2022.

Deborah's story

Dr Deborah Simmons was diagnosed with PTSD after being a first responder at the Grosvenor mine explosion in Moranbah in May 2020. This is the story of how she was able to recover, and get back to work as an anaesthetist and rural generalist.

Richard's story

Richard was seriously injured when he came off his e-scooter while commuting to work in November 2021. With WorkCover support, he's been able to get back to work and life.

Work Health Safety Act set for review

The Palaszczuk Government today announced that a five-yearly review of the Work Health Safety Act will begin next week.

Medical fees update - effective 1 August 2022

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

Asbestos management compliance campaign

Statewide audits will start on 1 August 2022 to check businesses operating from buildings built before 1990 or those where asbestos is, or may be present, have asbestos registers and management plans in place.

Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination Code of Practice 2021 changes

The updated Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination Code of Practice 2021 commences on 1 August 2022. No substantive policy changes have been made to the code. View information on key changes to the code.

$3m for dust lung disease research

Industrial Relations Minister Grace Grace has today announced more than $3 million of research grants for occupational dust lung disease have been awarded by the Palaszczuk Government.

Time to renew your WorkCover accident insurance policy

If you have an accident insurance policy with WorkCover Queensland, it’s now due for renewal.

After ten years, WorkCover Queensland still offers one of the lowest premium rates in Australia

WorkCover Queensland's average net premium rate will move to $1.23 per $100 of wages (after discounts) for 2022-2023.

High Court mental injury ruling reaffirms employer duty of care

A recent High Court of Australia ruling has reaffirmed an employer’s duty of care to its workers to take reasonable care to avoid mental injuries in the workplace.