Australian Regulatory Updates

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WorkCover Queensland's average net premium rate rises from $1.29 to $1.343 per $100 of wages for 2024-2025. Renewal deadline is 30 September 2024.

WorkCover Queensland has updated its Allied Health Services Table of Costs for 2024-2025, with new fees and provider types from 1 July 2024.

WorkCover Queensland case study on Scott Mifsud, a fitter and turner near Innisfail whose thumb injury claim covered surgery, counselling, and staged return to

WorkCover Queensland updated its Return to Work Services Table of Costs from 1 July 2024, adding a new item code and updating existing descriptors.

WorkCover Queensland updated its Public Health Services Table of Costs from 1 July 2024. Invoices for public health services must use the new item numbers and f

WorkCover Queensland has released free videos and factsheets on work-related mental injury claims. The first four resources are now available online.

WorkCover Queensland has appointed Michael Pennisi as its new Chief Executive Officer, commencing 18 June 2024, replacing acting CEO David Heley.

WorkCover Queensland shares Chris Miller's recovery from a work-related mental injury, illustrating how coordinated return-to-work plans support workers and emp

WorkCover Queensland's updated Private Hospital Services Table of Costs takes effect 1 December 2024. Details on new rates and notification registration.

WorkCover Queensland has updated its Allied Health Services Tables of Costs for 2024-2025. The new fees came into effect on 1 July 2024.

WorkCover Queensland confirms the target average net premium rate stays at $1.343 per $100 of wages for 2025-26. Key dates and actions for Queensland employers.

The Queensland Crisafulli Government has endorsed a WorkCover premium freeze for 2025-26, meaning no increase in employer insurance premiums for that period.

WorkCover Queensland opens tender WCQ620 for a new Rehabilitation Services panel starting 24 February 2026. Submissions close 2pm AEST 28 November 2025.

WorkCover Queensland has extended the tender submission deadline to 28 April 2025 for its new Medical and Allied Health Advisory Services panel, starting 1 July

WorkCover Queensland is reviewing its Medical Table of Costs for 2025-2026. Feedback from providers closes Monday 20 October 2025.

WorkCover Queensland updates its Independent Medical and Allied Health Services Table of Costs with new fees and rules effective 1 January 2026.

WorkCover Queensland explains what secondary mental injuries are and what the Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 requires of insurers.

WorkCover Queensland has updated its Medical Tables of Costs from 1 December 2025, with fee changes and a new independent medical services table from 1 January

WorkCover Queensland has updated its Private Hospital Services Table of Costs effective 5 December 2025, with CPI and wage index fee adjustments.