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Her life in my hands – the Robyn Neilson story

Robyn Neilson was a first responder to her neighbour who suffered horrific injuries after her arm caught in a post-hole digger on a remote cattle property.

6 October 2021
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Annual review of medical fees

WorkCover Queensland is commencing the annual review of medical fees. Associations and providers can provide feedback by 22 October 2021.

30 September 2021
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Employers failing to hold insurance in the Queensland workers’ compensation scheme

One recent prosecution highlights just how seriously failing to hold workers' compensation insurance is taken in Queensland.

10 September 2021
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Responding to fraud in the Queensland workers’ compensation scheme

Fraud can and does occur in the world of workers’ compensation insurance. Three recent prosecutions highlight just how seriously workers’ compensation fraud is addressed in Queensland.

3 September 2021
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Quad bike safety survey now open

Do you ride a quad bike or know someone who does? Have your say on quad bike safety.

3 September 2021
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New independent medical examinations panel

WorkCover Queensland has now completed the open tender process to appoint a new independent medical examinations (IME) panel, effective from 1 July 2021.

30 June 2021
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2021–2022 WorkCover Queensland industry classifications released

The finalised rates for WorkCover Queensland's industry classifications (WIC) for 2021–2022 have now been published in the Queensland Government Gazette.

25 June 2021
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Medical and Allied Health fee updates - effective 1 July 2021

WorkCover Queensland has updated both the Medical and Allied Health Tables of Costs effective 1 July 2021. Fees have been indexed in line with CPI and wage index increases.

22 June 2021
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New streamlined claim pathway for first responders and eligible employees diagnosed with PTSD

On 20 May 2021, Queensland's workers' compensation laws were amended to include a new presumptive streamlined pathway for first responders and eligible employees diagnosed with PTSD.

15 June 2021
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Vale Ian Brusasco AO

WorkCover Queensland is saddened to hear the news of the passing of Mr Ian Brusasco AO, former chair at WorkCover Queensland from 1998 to 2012.

14 May 2021
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Watch our new film Jason Daniels’ story – surviving an electric shock from overhead powerlines

Jason was only 17 years old when the grain auger he was moving contacted overhead powerlines and he received a serious electric shock.

5 May 2021
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Qld’s labour hire scheme stamps out rogues

On the third anniversary of Queensland’s nation-leading labour hire licensing laws, the state’s Industrial Relations Minister has once again called for national action to protect workers.

19 April 2021