WorkCover Queensland will not increase average premium rate

WorkCover Queensland will not increase average premium rate for the 2025–26 financial year, confirming that businesses across the state can plan ahead with confidence.

The rate stays at $1.343 for each $100 of wages, after applying discounts, thereby continuing to present exceptional value for Queensland businesses while upholding a vital safety net for injured workers statewide, according to WorkCover.

What This Means for Queensland Employers

WorkCover Queensland maintains one of the lowest average premium rates across Australia, reinforcing its reputation as a dependable pillar of the workers' compensation system.

This stability gives businesses in construction, manufacturing and healthcare sectors room to invest further in workplace safety rather than absorbing rising costs, a factor that matters greatly to any business tracking WorkCover premium changes nationwide.

A Strong Return-to-Work Record

WorkCover Queensland further endorses a robust return-to-work rate, enabling nine out of ten Queenslanders injured on the job to return to work post-injury.

Such outcomes reflect sound safety practices embedded across Queensland's industry, spanning sectors where physical risk remains a daily reality for frontline personnel.

Queensland's Position Compared to Other States

Not every jurisdiction is holding steady this cycle. In related news, Victoria has confirmed no increase to its WorkCover premiums for 2025-26, mirroring Queensland's approach and signalling a broader trend toward premium stability across Australia's compensation schemes.

For technical professionals managing compliance across multiple states, this consistency simplifies budget forecasting and strengthens confidence in the national industry outlook.

Recent WorkCover Queensland News

This announcement follows other notable news from the scheme, including the appointment of WorkCover Queensland's new CEO, a leadership change that industry observers say supports continuity in premium policy and claims management.

Together, these updates paint a picture of an industry body focused on long-term stability rather than short-term cost shifting.

Why Industry Stability Matters

For safety professionals, predictable premium policy translates directly into better planning for workplace safety initiatives, training budgets and risk management programs.

Queensland's industry-wide average premium rate gives employers a clear benchmark against which to measure their own performance, particularly when compared with national industry averages.

• Average premium rate holds at $1.343 per $100 of wages
• Rate remains among the lowest across Australia's industry landscape
• Nine in ten injured workers return to work following injury
• Stability supports long-term safety planning across Queensland industry

Businesses seeking to strengthen their safety documentation alongside this stable premium environment can review Safe Work Method Statements designed for high-risk industry tasks to ensure compliance keeps pace with operational demands.

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