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More support for vulnerable workers on the way

Amendments to workers’ compensation laws to improve support for vulnerable workers have passed Parliament today.

23 October 2019
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Medical items table of costs - 2019 annual review

WorkCover Queensland will again review and update the table of costs for medical treatment applicable for workers’ compensation in Queensland on 1 December 2019.

23 September 2019
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Young Queenslanders highlight farm safety messages

The works of a dozen talented Queensland primary school students will once again showcase important farm safety messages in a colourful calendar that’s become a must-have household favourite.

20 September 2019
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2019 Safe Work and Return to Work Awards finalists announced

Next month’s Safe Work and Return to Work Awards ceremony in Brisbane will showcase Queensland’s best work health and safety, rehabilitation and return to work champions.

20 September 2019
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The medical and allied health panel (MAHP) tender is now open

The medical and allied health panel (MAHP) tender is now open, and can be accessed on the Queensland Government QTenders website.

16 September 2019
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Medical Advisory Panel review

As part of our ongoing commitment to improve our services, we’re undertaking a review of our Medical Advisory Panel (MAP). Part of the review includes our desire to align the expectations for the MAP with our corporate strategies and values. As such, we will be expanding the MAP to include a broader range of services which has resulted in a name change from the Medical Advisory Panel (MAP), to the Medical and Allied Health panel (MAHP).

6 September 2019
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Return to work services panel tender closing soon

WorkCover Queensland encourages all interested parties to submit their application for the return to work services panel tender, which closes at 2pm Australian Eastern Standard Time on Friday 6 September 2019.

2 September 2019
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Return to work services panel tender now open

WorkCover is establishing a new return to work (RTW) services panel via an open tender process. The tender is now open.

2 August 2019
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Employer forum - a safe and healthy workplace can make a big difference

A recent construction industry employer forum discussed the importance of keeping a safe and healthy workplace and the long-term benefits this can bring to both employers and workers. Industry experts provided valuable information on a range of topics from: effective injury prevention and injury management strategies, to mental health in the construction industry and helpful resources available, to common law claims and the associated legal issues.

1 August 2019
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Commissioner to convene roundtable on solar farm safety

Industrial Relations Minister Grace Grace has today asked the Electrical Safety Commissioner to convene an urgent industry roundtable to discuss safety in large-scale solar farms.

27 June 2019
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Allied health table of costs update 2019

WorkCover Queensland has reviewed and updated the Allied health table of costs for 2019. The changes take effect from 1 July 2019.

24 June 2019
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2019–2020 WorkCover Queensland industry classifications released

The finalised rates for WorkCover Queensland's industry classifications (WIC) for 2019–2020 have now been published in the Queensland Government Gazette dated 21 June 2019.

21 June 2019