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What is meant by reasonable management action

In Queensland, mental injury claims caused by reasonable management action, when it’s taken in a reasonable way, are excluded from workers’ compensation.

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This content is part of our employer guide on supporting workers with mental injuries.

In Queensland, mental injury claims caused by reasonable management action, when it’s taken in a reasonable way, are excluded from workers’ compensation.


In this video, we’ll explain what reasonable management action is in mental injury claims to help you confidently and responsibly manage your workers.

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