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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.

27 June 2022
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Making in-roads to improve mental health for transport workers

Australasia’s largest bus operator Kinetic has made significant in-roads towards improving mental health outcomes for drivers, through a pilot program supported by industry and WorkCover Queensland.

23 June 2022
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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.

23 June 2022
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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.

20 June 2022
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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.

14 June 2022
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New safety laws proposed for quad bikes and side-by-sides

The Queensland Government is investigating proposed new regulations to improve safety for people operating quad bikes and side-by-side vehicles (SSVs) in a workplace.

11 May 2022
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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’.

4 May 2022
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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.

5 April 2022
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Preventing injuries while working from home

More Queenslanders are working remotely, so how do employers ensure that their workers have a safe and healthy working environment at home?

30 March 2022
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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.

29 March 2022
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Managing sprains and strains in the retail tyre industry

A new pilot project is helping employers in the retail tyre industry address the risk factors contributing to work-related sprains and strains.

23 March 2022
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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.

28 February 2022