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High Court clears employer of vicarious liability in unusual workplace incident

WorkCover Queensland Senior Lawyer, Tim Loos, sits down with Chris Murphy, Special Counsel at Cooper Grace Ward, to discuss the details of the case of CCIG Investments Pty Ltd v Schokman [2023] and to examine vicarious liability and its relevance for employers.

13 September 2023
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WorkCover continues to offer Queenslanders exceptional value and a sustainable fund

WorkCover continues to support Queensland workers and employers while offering some of the best value for money for a workers’ compensation insurance scheme in Australia.

6 June 2023
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Contributory negligence found against hospital worker who injured shoulder

A Queensland Supreme Court judge has awarded damages to a hospital worker who injured her shoulder while assisting a co-worker to move a mattress at work but found contributory negligence on the part of the worker also played a role in the injury.

25 May 2023
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Employer obligations in common law claims

When faced with a common law claim as an employer, you may feel worried or overwhelmed about what’s to come. However, it is in everyone's best interest to work closely with WorkCover, as it leads to better and fairer outcomes.

27 March 2023
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Queensland businesses put on notice to insure workers against work-related injuries

Queensland businesses are being reminded that they must insure their workers against the costs of work-related injuries, after recent compliance activities uncovered dozens of uninsured businesses.

29 November 2022
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Celebrating safely at work parties this festive season

As we head into the festive season, it’s a time to celebrate the year that was with our colleagues at end-of-year parties – but it’s also important to ensure we do so safely.

29 November 2022
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Supreme Court decision puts spotlight on interstate workers' connection to Queensland

A recent Supreme Court decision used a three-step test in considering the case of a chef who was injured while working in the Northern Territory for a Queensland-based employer.

8 September 2022
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After ten years, WorkCover Queensland still offers one of the lowest premium rates in Australia

WorkCover Queensland's average net premium rate will move to $1.23 per $100 of wages (after discounts) for 2022-2023.

27 June 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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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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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