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Redesigned WorkSafe.qld.gov.au website launched

The redesigned WorkSafe.qld.gov.au website launched on 8 October 2020.

Get ready to renew your policy from 1 July

If you employ workers in Queensland, it’s time to start preparing to renew your WorkCover Queensland accident insurance policy.

It's time to renew your WorkCover accident insurance policy

Your accident insurance policy with WorkCover Queensland—which covers your business for the cost of any work-related injuries to your workers—is due for renewal.

Phone scam alert

We have received a number of reports from members of the public who have been contacted by a person purporting to be from WorkCover and asking they contact him about the claim they have lodged with WorkCover.

Updated Medical Items Table of Costs including new diagnostic imaging fees—effective 1 April 2020

The Medical Items Table of Costs has been updated to reflect MBS changes up to 17 March 2020, which include amendments to intensive care and emergency medicine and new COVID-19 telehealth items. New diagnostic imaging fees have also been released, effective 1 April 2020.

An update from WorkCover Queensland on COVID-19

The impacts of COVID-19 continue to evolve across Queensland, Australia and the rest of the globe. WorkCover Queensland is focussed on the health, well-being and safety of our own staff, our customers and our stakeholders.

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.

Get ready to renew your policy from 1 July

WorkCover Queensland’s accident insurance policies are due for renewal from 1 July–31 August each year. Employers must declare their wages to WorkCover annually to ensure they have the right level of cover when renewing their policy.