Workers operating across multiple states, WorkCover Queensland simplifies your insurance needs. Your "state of connection" determines where you need coverage, potentially requiring insurance in both Queensland and another state. Additionally, if you work overseas, WorkCover Queensland assesses your situation to determine if insurance is necessary, ensuring you're protected even if your wages haven't been declared.
Guidelines for overseas arrangements
For workers operating across multiple states, if you work for WorkCover Queensland in Queensland and another state, or across multiple states, your "state of connection" determines your insurance needs. To determine this, a series of steps is followed, including considering where you usually work, where you're based, and where WorkCover Queensland's principal place of business is located. If these steps don't provide clarity, further considerations are made, taking into account factors like temporary working arrangements and injury locations to ensure proper coverage.
Workers’ compensation authorities in other Australian states and territories
For workers operating across multiple states below you’ll find the websites for the workers’ compensation authorities in other Australian states and territories.
Legislation: Section 80 of the Accident Compensation Act 1985
State Insurance Regulatory Authority
Legislation: Section 9AA of the Workers Compensation Act 1987
Legislation: Section 6 of the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1986
Legislation: Section 53AA of the Work Health Act
Legislation: Section 36B of the Workers Compensation Act 1951
Legislation: Section 31A of the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988
Legislation: Section 20 of the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981