Consequences of not having cover

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Consequences of not having cover

If you do not have an accident insurance policy, and your injured worker makes a claim, WorkCover Queensland can recover from you the entire cost of the claim plus a penalty of up to 50% of the cost of the claim, under section 57 (2)(b) of the Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003.

We may also recover the premium due for the uninsured period plus a penalty of up to 100% of that premium.

If you employ workers in Queensland, you must have a WorkCover Queensland accident insurance policy.

The materials contained in this publication have been prepared by WorkCover Queensland for information purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Precautions have been taken to ensure that the information in this publication is accurate as at the publication date and will be reviewed and updated as required.

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