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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.

9 June 2021
Ministerial media release

Queensland workers' compensation premiums remain lowest

Industrial Relations Minister Grace Grace said today that the average WorkCover premium would be maintained at $1.20 per $100 of wages paid for 2021-2022.

9 June 2021
News article

COVID-19 vaccines and your workplace health and safety obligations

The national rollout of COVID-19 vaccines is a timely reminder for employers to review their workplace health and safety obligations amidst these unprecedented times.

2 March 2021
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Redesigned WorkSafe.qld.gov.au website launched

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

8 October 2020
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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.

2 July 2020
News article

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.

1 July 2020
News article

2020–2021 WorkCover Queensland industry classifications released

The finalised rates for WorkCover Queensland's industry classifications (WIC) for 2020–2021 have now been published in the Queensland Government Gazette dated 26 June 2020.

26 June 2020
Ministerial media release

Queensland WorkCover premiums remain lowest in the country

The Palaszczuk Government will not increase the WorkCover premium rate, as businesses across the state battle to cope with the challenges of COVID-19.

18 June 2020
News article

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.

22 May 2020
News article

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.

26 March 2020
News article

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.

13 March 2020
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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