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Appeal, bail request dismissed for gig worker convicted of fraud

A District Court Judge has dismissed an appeal and request for bail from a worker who was jailed for defrauding WorkCover by earning thousands of dollars from work while receiving workers’ compensation.

5 September 2022
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Easing the burden of manual task injuries in disability and aged care

A Queensland-based pilot program is easing the burden of injuries that result from people-handling on nurses, support workers and carers in aged care and disability services.

29 August 2022
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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.

24 August 2022
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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.

22 August 2022
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Medical fees update - effective 1 August 2022

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

2 August 2022
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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.

1 August 2022
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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.

1 August 2022
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Time to renew your WorkCover accident insurance policy

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

1 July 2022
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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