If you are receiving WorkCover benefits after a workplace injury, you may be worried about whether your employer can dismiss you while you are away from work or on restricted duties. In Queensland, injured workers have some important protections. However, being on WorkCover does not always mean your employment is completely protected in every situation. […]
Workplace Injuries
Should I Accept My WorkCover Lump Sum?
If you have received a Notice of Assessment from WorkCover Queensland or a self-insured employer, you may have also been offered a lump sum compensation payment. Many injured workers ask whether they should accept the offer straight away or whether accepting it could affect any future rights. The answer depends on your individual circumstances. What […]
Mandatory Final Offers (MFOs) and Written Final Offers Explained in Queensland Personal Injury Claims
If your Queensland personal injury claim reaches the later stages of the claims process, you may receive a Mandatory Final Offer (MFO) or, in WorkCover common law claims, a written final offer. Although the terminology differs depending on the type of claim, both are intended to encourage the parties to resolve a claim before court […]
Jones v Workers’ Compensation Regulator: Remote Work Accommodation and Workers’ Compensation
In May 2026, the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission delivered its decision in Jones v Workers’ Compensation Regulator [2026] QIRC 164. The decision involved a worker who suffered a serious medical event while staying in employer-provided accommodation at a remote mining village. This decision note is useful because it discusses remote work accommodation, ordinary recess, whether […]
Anderson v Claytons Towing Service: When a Workplace Injury Also Involves a Motor Vehicle
In March 2026, the Supreme Court of Queensland delivered judgment in Anderson v Claytons Towing Service Pty Ltd & Ors [2026] QSC 26. The case involved a tow truck driver who was injured while preparing to tow a bus that had broken down near Ban Ban Springs in Queensland. What Was the Case About? The […]
Frazer v State of Queensland: Workplace Psychological Injury and Reasonable Precautions
In April 2026, the Supreme Court of Queensland delivered judgment in Frazer v State of Queensland [2026] QSC 82. The case involved a teacher who alleged that she suffered psychological injury, including post-traumatic stress disorder, after an incident involving an aggrieved parent at a State high school. This case is useful because it discusses workplace […]
Hunter v Alliance Airlines: What a Recent Queensland Workplace Injury Case Shows About Manual Handling
In June 2026, the Supreme Court of Queensland delivered judgment in Hunter v Alliance Airlines [2026] QSC 140. The case involved a workplace injury suffered by a flight attendant and cabin manager while performing pre-flight duties on an aircraft. The decision is useful because it discusses manual handling, workplace systems, training, risk assessment, causation and […]
What To Do After a Workplace Injury in Queensland
If you are injured at work in Queensland, it is important to seek medical treatment, report the incident, and keep records relating to the injury. The following information outlines some practical steps that may assist following a workplace injury. Reporting the Workplace Incident If you are injured at work, you should report the incident resulting […]
How WorkCover Claims Work in Queensland
Workers’ compensation matters arising from workplace injuries in Queensland may be managed through WorkCover Queensland or self-insured employers, depending on the employment arrangements involved. The following information provides a general overview of workplace injury and workers’ compensation processes in Queensland. Reporting a Workplace Injury Following a workplace injury, workers should generally report the incident to […]