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Pie company fined after worker suffers multiple fractures
A North Queensland pie company has been fined $55,000 after a worker suffered multiple fractures to his left arm while cleaning a tension roller on a conveyor belt, used to move frozen product from the freezer to the packing room at the workplace.
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WorkCover Queensland CEO Bruce Watson retiring
After seven years as CEO of WorkCover Queensland, Bruce Watson will retire on the 16th of February 2024.
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Company's 'failure to provide' results in $24,000 workers' comp fine
A South-East Queensland audio visual business was fined $24,000 after failing to comply with an investigator’s requirement to provide documents.
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WorkCover Queensland customers continue to benefit from one of Australia’s lowest average premium rates
Queensland businesses will continue to benefit from one of Australia’s lowest average premium rates for workers’ compensation insurance.
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New Chief Executive for WorkCover Queensland
The WorkCover Board is proud to announce the appointment of Michael Pennisi as the Chief Executive Officer of WorkCover Queensland. Michael will commence in the role on 18 June 2024.
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Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024
The changes aim to improve the process for injured workers, improve rehabilitation and return to work outcomes and address emerging scheme trends like the growth of psychological injury claims.
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WorkCover premium freeze good news for Queensland
Crisafulli Government endorses WorkCover premium freeze for 2025-26.
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WorkCover Queensland's target premium rate holds steady for 2025–26
In good news for Queensland businesses, there will be no increase to WorkCover Queensland's target average net premium rate for the 2025–26 financial year.
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WorkCover Queensland holds premiums steady for the second year
As was the case in the 2025–2026 year, WorkCover Queensland will hold its target average premium rate steady in 2026–2027, providing certainty for Queensland businesses during a period of ongoing cost pressures.
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Time to renew your WorkCover accident insurance policy
It’s time to renew your WorkCover accident insurance policy. Declare your wages by 31 August 2026 to stay covered and access savings.