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Workers' compensation laws

Workers' compensation laws provide a framework for managing workers' compensation and rehabilitation in Queensland.

Queensland's workers' compensation legal framework includes:

  • the Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003
  • the Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation Regulation 2025

Together, the Act and the Regulation establish the workers' compensation scheme for Queensland. They also set out the laws for workers' compensation and rehabilitation, and for managing insurance, compensation, rehabilitation, damages and costs.

This information will give you an overview of the law and help you understand your responsibilities and rights in the workplace.

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