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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.

Updated Allied Health fees - effective 1 July 2022

WorkCover Queensland has updated the Allied Health Services Tables of Costs effective 1 July 2022. Fees have been indexed in line with CPI and wage index increases.

Get ready to renew your WorkCover accident insurance policy

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

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’.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.