Australian Regulatory Updates

WorkCover Queensland's average net premium rate rises from $1.29 to $1.343 per $100 of wages for 2024-2025, driven by rising claim costs including mental injuri

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

WorkCover Queensland case study on Scott Mifsud, a fitter and turner who had his thumb reattached after a lathe injury and returned to work with WorkCover suppo

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

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

WorkCover Queensland has released free videos and factsheets on work-related mental injuries, available now on the Mental injury essentials webpage.

WorkCover Queensland has appointed Michael Pennisi as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 18 June 2024. No changes to premiums or claims processes.

WorkCover Queensland case study on Chris Miller's successful return to work after a mental injury claim, including suitable duties and a new permanent role.

WorkCover Queensland updated its Private Hospital Services Table of Costs. The new rates took effect from 1 December 2024. Find current tables on the Fees page.

WorkCover Queensland has finalised its Allied Health Services Tables of Costs for 2024-2025. Updated fees took effect from 1 July 2024.

WorkCover Queensland's target average net premium rate stays at $1.343 per $100 of wages for 2025-26. Key renewal deadlines and classification details explained

The Queensland Government has endorsed a WorkCover premium freeze for 2025-26, meaning employer premiums will not increase for that period.

WorkCover Queensland is opening a new Rehabilitation Services panel (WCQ620) to replace the RTW Services panel. Submissions close 2pm AEST 28 November 2025.

WorkCover Queensland has extended the tender deadline for its new MAHS panel to 2pm AEST on 28 April 2025. Existing IME and MAHP panel members must reapply.

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

WorkCover Queensland has updated its Independent Medical and Allied Health Services Table of Costs, with new fees taking effect from 1 January 2026.

WorkCover Queensland explains what secondary mental injuries are and what the Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 requires to prevent and treat th

WorkCover Queensland updated its Medical Tables of Costs from 1 December 2025, with fee increases and a new independent services table from 1 January 2026.

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

WorkCover Queensland has updated its Provider Management Plan (Form 32). The old version can be used until 30 June 2026. Fax submissions are no longer accepted.