The Queensland Government has a dedicated taskforce that doesn't tolerate people committing workers' compensation fraud.
The taskforce makes sure fraud is detected, investigated and prosecuted rigorously across Queensland, so if you or someone you know is committing fraud - it’s not a matter of if you'll get caught, it's when.
If you commit fraud, you're risking everything - your income, your reputation and your freedom.
Don't commit fraud, report suspected fraud, and share this information with employers and anyone you know who's on workers' compensation.
What is workers' compensation fraud?
Workers' compensation fraud is a crime.
Fraud is when someone obtains a benefit they're not entitled to by being dishonest or deceptive. Fraud can be committed by workers, employers and health care providers.
View examples of workers' compensation fraud.
Fraud investigations and prosecutions
The Regulator actively investigates and prosecutes workers, employers and health care providers who defraud the scheme.
People who are convicted of fraud can go to jail and be ordered to repay all of the money they defrauded.
Find out more about workers' compensation prosecutions or review prosecution outcomes.
How do I report suspected workers' compensation fraud?
Workers' Compensation Regulatory Services, WorkCover Queensland and self-insurers take fraud in the workers' compensation scheme very seriously and work collaboratively to identify and prioritise taking appropriate action to deal with suspected fraud.
You can report suspected fraud.