Commencing proceedings


If a claim is not resolved during the pre-proceedings process, the plaintiff may commence proceedings as provided by the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules (refer section 302 of the WorkCover Queensland Act 1996).


The Claim and Statement of Claim must be served on the employer within 60 days of the compulsory conference and on WorkCover within 30 days of the employer being served (refer section 306).

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Published 23 February 2007
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