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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

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.

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).

Annual update of Private Hospital Services Table of Costs

WorkCover Queensland has updated the Private Hospital Services Table of Costs, effective 1 December 2024.

Annual update of Medical Tables of Costs

WorkCover Queensland has reviewed and updated the tables of costs for medical treatment and supplementary services applicable for workers' compensation in Queensland. The changes are effective 1 December 2024 and reflect the maximum fees payable by insurers.

Tis the season to be jolly

The holiday season is fast approaching and with it, extended trading hours across the state allowing Queenslanders to avoid the Christmas rush.

Allied Health Services Tables of Costs review for 2025-2026

WorkCover Queensland is finalising our annual review of the Allied Health Services Tables of Costs for the 2025-2026 financial year.

New Medical and Allied Health Advisory Services panel tender - offer submission time extended

WorkCover Queensland invites all medical and allied health professionals to apply to be part of a new panel supplying services to injured workers across the state.

WorkCover premium freeze good news for Queensland

Crisafulli Government endorses WorkCover premium freeze for 2025-26.

WorkCover Queensland's target premium rate holds steady for 2025–26

In good news for Queensland businesses, there will be no increase to WorkCover Queensland's target average net premium rate for the 2025–26 financial year.

Updated Allied Health fees – effective 1 August 2025

WorkCover Queensland has completed its annual update of the Allied Health Services Table of Costs for the 2025-2026 financial year. The updated fees are effective from 1 August 2025.

Calling for Expressions of Interest for the Work Health and Safety Industry Sector Standing Committees

The Office of Industrial Relations (OIR) is seeking nominations for consideration by the Minister for appointment to a new term of the Industry Sector Standing Committees (ISSCs). The primary function of the ISSCs is to give advice and make recommendations to the Work Health and Safety Board about workplace health and safety in the relevant industry sector. The ISSCs meet at least four times a year.