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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
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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.

17 February 2022
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Medical fees update - effective 1 December 2021

WorkCover Queensland has reviewed and updated the tables of costs for medical treatment applicable for workers' compensation in Queensland. The changes are effective 1 December 2021 and reflect the maximum fees payable.

18 November 2021
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Craig's story

Craig suffered serious injuries when he fell from a ladder at work. Here's how support and a positive mindset helped Craig get back.

3 November 2021
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Specialty medical assessment tribunal applications now open

Experienced specialist medical practitioners are invited to join the Specialty Medical Assessment Tribunal - independent panels of medical specialists who decide complex medical questions.

2 November 2021
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Asbestos Awareness Week 2021

This Asbestos Awareness Week (22-28 November), we’re showing householders and tradies where they could find asbestos in homes and what they should do to stay safe.

2 November 2021
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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.

1 November 2021